Acai Berry Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Carrots
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
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and carrots:
- Both carrots and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Carrot has 57% less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Carrot has more alpha-carotene than acai berry juice, however, acai berry juice contains more lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot has 34% less calories than acai berry juice - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 87% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 57% less sugar than acai berry juice - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g 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 614% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 72% more Vitamin A than acai berry juice - carrot has 835ug 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 15 times more Vitamin E than carrot - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug 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, carrot contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 74% more calcium than acai berry juice - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than acai berry juice - carrot has 320mg 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, carrot has more alpha-carotene than acai berry juice per 100 grams, however, acai berry juice contains more lycopene and lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams. Both acai berry juice and carrots contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Acai Berry Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 256 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot has 30% less calories than acai berry juice - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does carrots or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in acai berry juice comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does carrots or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than acai berry juice - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.