Barley vs. Acai Berry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Acai Berry Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
acai berry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and acai berry juice:
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Barley has 12.8 times less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Barley is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and acai berry juice has 82% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to acai berry juice for carbs. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for acai berry juice, 5:83:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 83% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 83% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley has 12.8 times less sugar than acai berry juice - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than acai berry juice - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g 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 more Vitamin C than barley - acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 484 times more Vitamin A than barley - barley has 1ug 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 554 times more Vitamin E than barley - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both barley and acai berry juice contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Barley | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 9.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 3.333 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley has 53% more calcium than acai berry juice - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than acai berry juice - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 115% more potassium than acai berry juice - barley has 280mg 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,
| Barley | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 5784 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 783 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 46 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 899 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: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does barley or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and acai berry juice has 80% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does barley or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.