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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
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
protein
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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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
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.