Acai Berry Juice vs. Cantaloupe
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Cantaloupe
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
cantaloupe
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and cantaloupe:
- Both cantaloupe and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe has 45% less calories than acai berry juice - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cantaloupe per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for cantaloupe, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 87% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Acai berry juice has 15% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cantaloupe and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Acai berry juice has 187% more Vitamin A than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 169ug 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 221 times more Vitamin E than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and cantaloupe contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Acai berry juice has 111% more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 105% more potassium than acai berry juice - cantaloupe has 267mg 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 | Cantaloupe | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 2020 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 16 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 26 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 Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) .
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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% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | phosphorus | 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 cantaloupe or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe has 50% less calories than acai berry juice - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does cantaloupe or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.