Acai Berry Juice vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Sweet Potatoes
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
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Sweet potato has 62% less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Acai berry juice has 28% less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 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 sweet potatoes for protein. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 92% |
| Fat | 12% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Acai berry juice has 36% less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 64% starch, 21% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potato has 62% less sugar than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - sweet potato 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 16 times more Vitamin C than sweet potato - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sweet potatoes and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Sweet potato has 46% more Vitamin A than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 709ug 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 41 times more Vitamin E than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both acai berry juice and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 58% more calcium than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potato has 281% more iron than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 159% more potassium than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 337mg 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 sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Acai Berry Juice | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 8509 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 7 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Acai berry juice has 30% less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, acai berry juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 60% starch, 20% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does sweet potatoes or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than acai berry juice - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.