Acai Berry Juice vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Cilantro
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
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Cilantro has 11.7 times less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Cilantro has 63% less calories than acai berry juice.
- Cilantro has 71% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice.
- Cilantro has more riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than acai berry juice.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro has 63% less calories than acai berry juice - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 53% |
| Fat | 12% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro has 71% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cilantro are made of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro has 11.7 times less sugar than acai berry juice - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cilantro and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice has 56% more Vitamin C than cilantro - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cilantro and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Acai berry juice has 44% more Vitamin A than cilantro - cilantro has 337ug 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 344% more Vitamin E than cilantro - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 17 times more Vitamin K than acai berry juice - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both acai berry juice and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 62 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 253% more calcium than acai berry juice - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than acai berry juice - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than acai berry juice - cilantro has 521mg 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, both acai berry juice and cilantro contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 36 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 865 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 Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cilantro or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro has 60% less calories than acai berry juice - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does cilantro or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro has 70% fewer carbohydrates than acai berry juice - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cilantro are made of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does cilantro or acai berry juice contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than acai berry juice - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than acai berry juice - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.