Acai Berry Juice vs. Currants

Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Currants


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 currants (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and currants:

  • Both acai berry juice and currants are high in Vitamin C.
  • Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
  • Currant is a great source of potassium.
  • Currant is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of acai berry juice and currants is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Currants (Currants, red and white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of calories - acai berry juice has 62 calories per 100 grams and currant has 56 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to currants per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for currants, 9:88:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Acai Berry Juice Currants
Protein 5% 9%
Carbohydrates 83% 88%
Fat 12% 3%
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carbohydrates

Acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of carbs - acai berry juice has 12.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and currant has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Currant is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 258% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and currant has 4.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of sugar - acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar per 100 grams and currant has 7.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of protein - acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein per 100 grams and currant has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both currants and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - currant has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both acai berry juice and currants are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice is very similar to currant for Vitamin C - acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and currant has 41mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 241 times more Vitamin A than currant - acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and currant has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 110 times more Vitamin E than currant - acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and currant has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and currant has 11ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both acai berry juice and currants contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.

Acai Berry Juice Currants
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 9.06 MG 0.1 MG
Pantothenic acid 3.333 MG 0.064 MG
Vitamin B6 1.1 MG 0.07 MG
Folate 4 UG 8 UG
Vitamin B12 0.4 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Currant has 74% more calcium than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and currant has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Currant has 525% more iron than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and currant has 1mg of iron.

potassium

Currant is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and currant has 275mg 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 Currants
beta-carotene 5784 UG 25 UG
alpha-carotene 46 UG ~
lycopene 899 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 783 UG 47 UG



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Acai Berry Juice or Currants .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Currants (Currants, red and white, raw) .

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FAQ

Does acai berry juice or currants contain more calories in 100 grams?
Acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of calories - acai berry juice has 62 calories in 100g and currant has 56 calories.

Does acai berry juice or currants have more carbohydrates?
By weight, acai berry juice and currants contain similar amounts of carbs - acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbs for 100g and currant has 13.8g of carbohydrates.