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Orange juice vs apple juice for acne

By SpotBite · Sources: 13 studies · one typical serving of each, on its own · Updated 2026-09-16

Orange juice scores 82/100 (GOOD) and apple juice scores 83/100 (GOOD) on SpotBite's Skin Score. They are almost the same for acne-prone skin; neither is a clear winner.

Orange juice 82 GOOD

Orange juice

one serving · 240 g

Apple juice 83 GOOD

Apple juice

one serving · 240 g

Where the gap comes from

Score breakdown, side by side

Orange juiceApple juice
Glycemic (of 50)GL 13
−22.7
GL 12.3
−21.6
Dairy (of 25)0 g
0
0 g
0
Inflammation (of 25)0 g sat · 0 g ω-6
0
0 g sat · 0 g ω-6
0
Skin Boost (of 25)0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols
+5
0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols
+5
Skin Score82 · GOOD83 · GOOD

Estimates for a typical serving. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.

Verdict

Pick whichever you prefer; for acne-prone skin the difference is too small to matter.

Not medical advice. Both scores are for the food on its own. What you eat with it changes the result, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal. Diet is one factor among many.

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