Acai Berry Juice vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Tangerine
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
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice has more beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than acai berry juice.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tangerine 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 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 tangerine for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 90% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has 50% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice has 58% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 13 times more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug 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 54 times more Vitamin E than tangerine - tangerine has 0.2mg 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 tangerine - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, tangerine contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 95% more calcium than acai berry juice - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg 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, lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than acai berry juice per 100 grams.
| Acai Berry Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 138 UG |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does tangerine or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.