Apple juice can cause digestive problems such as diarrhea, gas and bloating, making orange juice more tummy-friendly choice for younger kids. "There's an imbalance of fructose and glucose in apple juice that can make it hard for some toddlers to digest completely," says Connie Diekman, R.D., past president of the American Dietetic Association.
Orange juice has an equal amount of sugar. Orange juice also has eight times more vitamin C than apple juice. "One cup of orange juice has 80 mg of vitamin C, which is more than twice the recommended daily allowance for children," says Diekman. Plus, it is often fortified with calcium.
Not all kids have trouble with apple juice, and usually out grow the digestive problems associated with it by age 3. Thus, if your child loves apple juice and drink it without a problem, Diekman suggests to look for brands fortified with vitamin C and calcium.
Orange juice has an equal amount of sugar. Orange juice also has eight times more vitamin C than apple juice. "One cup of orange juice has 80 mg of vitamin C, which is more than twice the recommended daily allowance for children," says Diekman. Plus, it is often fortified with calcium.
Not all kids have trouble with apple juice, and usually out grow the digestive problems associated with it by age 3. Thus, if your child loves apple juice and drink it without a problem, Diekman suggests to look for brands fortified with vitamin C and calcium.
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