Acai Berry Juice vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Lemon Juice
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
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and lemon juice:
- Both lemon juice and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lemon juice contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
- Lemon juice has 3.4 times less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Lemon juice has 65% less calories than acai berry juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice has 65% less calories than acai berry juice - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lemon juice for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 88% |
| Fat | 12% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Acai berry juice has 300% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 3.4 times less sugar than acai berry juice - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice has a little more Vitamin C (9%) than lemon juice by weight - lemon juice has 38.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than lemon juice - acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 73 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Acai berry juice has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Acai berry juice has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Acai berry juice has 217% more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon juice has 103mg 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 | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 15 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 Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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5% | total fat | 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% | calcium | 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% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 70% less calories than acai berry juice - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does lemon juice or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.