Acai Berry Juice vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Papaya
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
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and papaya:
- Both papaya and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than acai berry juice.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 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 papaya for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 91% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has 42% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of sugar - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both papaya and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 45% more Vitamin C than acai berry juice - papaya has 60.9mg 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 932% more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug 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 36 times more Vitamin E than papaya - papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - papaya has 2.6ug 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, papaya contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 37 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calcium - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Papaya has 40% more potassium than acai berry juice - papaya has 182mg 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 has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than acai berry juice per 100 grams.
| Acai Berry Juice | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 274 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 2 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | 1828 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 89 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 Papaya (Papayas, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does papaya or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does papaya or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.