Acai Berry Juice vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Watermelon
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
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and watermelon:
- Acai berry juice has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than acai berry juice.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Watermelon has 52% less calories than acai berry juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 52% less calories than acai berry juice - watermelon has 30 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 watermelon for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 90% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Acai berry juice has 200% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon has 44% less sugar than acai berry juice - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g 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 420% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg 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 16 times more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug 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 221 times more Vitamin E than watermelon - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug 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. Both acai berry juice and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Acai Berry Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Acai berry juice has 171% more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg 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 watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than acai berry juice per 100 grams.
| Acai Berry Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 899 UG | 4532 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 8 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 50% less calories than acai berry juice - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does watermelon or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.