Acai Berry Juice vs. Orange Juice
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Orange 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
orange 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 orange juice:
- Both orange juice and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
- Orange juice has more thiamin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 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 orange juice for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 90% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Acai berry juice has 500% more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has 19% more Vitamin C than acai berry juice - orange juice has 50mg 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 47 times more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug 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 orange juice - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more thiamin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both acai berry juice and orange juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 30 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has 54% more potassium than acai berry juice - orange juice has 200mg 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 | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 33 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 6 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 115 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 Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does orange juice or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.