Acai Berry Juice vs. Banana

Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Banana


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of acai berry juice versus banana (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and banana:

  • Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more folate.
  • Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
  • Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of acai berry juice and banana is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Acai berry juice has 30% less calories than banana - acai berry juice has 62 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to banana for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Acai Berry Juice Banana
Protein 5% 5%
Carbohydrates 83% 93%
Fat 12% 3%
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carbohydrates

Acai berry juice has 44% less carbohydrates than banana - acai berry juice has 12.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 117% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Acai berry juice and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Acai berry juice and banana contain similar amounts of protein - acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both banana and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 384% more Vitamin C than banana - acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 160 times more Vitamin A than banana - acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 110 times more Vitamin E than banana - acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Acai berry juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.

Acai Berry Juice Banana
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 9.06 MG 0.665 MG
Pantothenic acid 3.333 MG 0.334 MG
Vitamin B6 1.1 MG 0.367 MG
Folate 4 UG 20 UG
Vitamin B12 0.4 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Acai berry juice has 280% more calcium than banana - acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Acai berry juice and banana contain similar amounts of iron - acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 175% more potassium than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both acai berry juice and banana contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.

Acai Berry Juice Banana
beta-carotene 5784 UG 26 UG
alpha-carotene 46 UG 25 UG
lycopene 899 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 783 UG 22 UG



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .

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FAQ

Does acai berry juice or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?
Acai berry juice has 30% less calories than banana - acai berry juice has 62 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.

Does acai berry juice or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, acai berry juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than banana - acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

Does acai berry juice or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.