Acai Berry Juice vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Beets
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
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and beets:
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, beet contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to beets for carbs. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 83% |
| Fat | 12% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beet has 39% less sugar than acai berry juice - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g 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 759% more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 241 times more Vitamin A than beet - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 276 times more Vitamin E than beet - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, beet contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 109 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calcium - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 400% more iron than acai berry juice - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than acai berry juice - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg 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,
| Acai Berry Juice | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 20 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | ~ |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beets or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does beets or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does beets or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than acai berry juice - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.