Acai Berry Juice vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Nori
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
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and nori:
- Both nori and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Nori has 21.6 times less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Nori has 60% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice.
- Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Nori has signficantly more iron than acai berry juice.
- Nori is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori has 44% less calories than acai berry juice - nori has 35 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 heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 33% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori has 60% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Acai berry juice has 300% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori has 21.6 times less sugar than acai berry juice - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 600% more protein than acai berry juice - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both nori and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice has a little more Vitamin C (8%) than nori by weight - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Acai berry juice has 87% more Vitamin A than nori - nori has 260ug 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 10 times more Vitamin E than nori - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Acai Berry Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 146 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 268% more calcium than acai berry juice - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has signficantly more iron than acai berry juice - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 174% more potassium than acai berry juice - nori has 356mg 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 nori contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Acai Berry Juice | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 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 Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nori or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori has 40% less calories than acai berry juice - nori has 35 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Is nori or acai berry juice better for protein?
Nori has 600% more protein than acai berry juice - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Does nori or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori has 60% fewer carbohydrates than acai berry juice - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or acai berry juice contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than acai berry juice - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
Does nori or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than acai berry juice - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.