Acai Berry Juice vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Pumpkin Puree
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
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and pumpkin puree:
- Both pumpkin puree and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pumpkin puree contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Pumpkin puree has 70% less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Pumpkin puree has more alpha-carotene than acai berry juice, however, acai berry juice contains more lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin than pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pumpkin puree has 45% less calories than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 34 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 pumpkin puree for carbs. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 82% |
| Fat | 12% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pumpkin puree and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 142% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pumpkin puree has 70% less sugar than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pumpkin puree and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pumpkin puree and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g 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 902% more Vitamin C than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both pumpkin puree and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Pumpkin puree has 60% more Vitamin A than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 778ug 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 948% more Vitamin E than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug 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, pumpkin puree contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pumpkin puree and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calcium - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 769% more iron than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 58% more potassium than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 206mg 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, pumpkin puree has more alpha-carotene than acai berry juice per 100 grams, however, acai berry juice contains more lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin than pumpkin puree per 100 grams. Both acai berry juice and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Acai Berry Juice | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 6940 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 4795 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | ~ |
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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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Pumpkin puree has 50% less calories than acai berry juice - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does pumpkin puree or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin puree and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.