Milk vs. Acai Berry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Milk 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
milk
versus
acai berry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and acai berry juice:
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Milk has 54% less sugar than acai berry juice.
- Milk has 63% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice.
- Milk has more riboflavin, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to acai berry juice per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for acai berry juice, 5:83:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 83% |
| Fat | 35% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 63% less carbohydrates than acai berry juice - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in acai berry juice are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Acai berry juice has more dietary fiber than milk - acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 54% less sugar than acai berry juice - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 298% more protein than acai berry juice - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.83g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Acai berry juice has less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both milk and acai berry juice are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and acai berry juice are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol 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 209 times more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg 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 782% more Vitamin A than milk - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than acai berry juice - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 369 times more Vitamin E than milk - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, however, acai berry juice contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both milk and acai berry juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Milk | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 9.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 3.333 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 532% more calcium than acai berry juice - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Milk and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of iron - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Milk and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of potassium - milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Acai Berry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 5784 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 46 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| 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% | 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% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does milk or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than acai berry juice - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in acai berry juice are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does milk or acai berry juice contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than acai berry juice - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.