Acai Berry Juice vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Lemon
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
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and lemon:
- Both lemon and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate.
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
- Lemon has 3.4 times less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Lemon has 53% less calories than acai berry juice.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 53% less calories than acai berry juice - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lemon for carbs. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 84% |
| Fat | 12% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 3.4 times less sugar than acai berry juice - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and acai berry juice are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 26% more Vitamin C than acai berry juice - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 484 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon 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 73 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Acai berry juice has more Vitamin K than lemon - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Acai berry juice has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, lemon contains more folate. Both acai berry juice and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon has 275% more iron than acai berry juice - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg 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 | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | 1 UG |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 11 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 Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 50% less calories than acai berry juice - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does lemon or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.