Acai Berry Juice vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Spinach
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
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and spinach:
- Both spinach and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than spinach, however, spinach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than acai berry juice.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Spinach has 25.4 times less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Spinach has 63% less calories than acai berry juice.
- Spinach has 72% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach has 63% less calories than acai berry juice - spinach 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 similar to spinach for fat. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 49% |
| Fat | 12% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has 72% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 83% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach has 25.4 times less sugar than acai berry juice - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 245% more protein than acai berry juice - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both spinach and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice has 50% more Vitamin C than spinach - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both spinach and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Spinach is very similar to spinach for Vitamin A - spinach has 469ug 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 447% more Vitamin E than spinach - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 27 times more Vitamin K than acai berry juice - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Acai Berry Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 421% more calcium than acai berry juice - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than acai berry juice - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 329% more potassium than acai berry juice - spinach has 558mg 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 alpha-carotene and lycopene than spinach per 100 grams, however, spinach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than acai berry juice per 100 grams. Both acai berry juice and spinach contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Acai Berry Juice | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 5626 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 12198 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 Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
Acai Berry Juice g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Spinach g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does spinach or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach has 60% less calories than acai berry juice - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Is spinach or acai berry juice better for protein?
Spinach has 250% more protein than acai berry juice - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Does spinach or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has 70% fewer carbohydrates than acai berry juice - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or acai berry juice contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than acai berry juice - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
Does spinach or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than acai berry juice - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.