Acai Berry Juice vs. Cayenne Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Cayenne Pepper
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
cayenne pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and cayenne pepper:
- Both cayenne pepper and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than acai berry juice, however, acai berry juice contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Acai Berry Juice (Beverages, Acai berry drink, fortified) and Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and acai berry juice has 81% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, acai berry juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cayenne pepper per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for cayenne pepper, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
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| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 53% |
| Fat | 12% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 77% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 21 times more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cayenne pepper and acai berry juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 12g 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 cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cayenne pepper and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 81% more Vitamin C than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 42.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cayenne pepper and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 329% more Vitamin A than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Both cayenne pepper and acai berry juice are high in Vitamin E. Cayenne pepper has 168% more Vitamin E than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 381% more Vitamin K than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both acai berry juice and cayenne pepper contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.328 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.919 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 8.701 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | 2.45 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 106 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 679% more calcium than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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, cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than acai berry juice per 100 grams, however, acai berry juice contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Acai Berry Juice | Cayenne Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5784 UG | 21840 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 46 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 899 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 783 UG | 13157 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 Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) .
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FAQ
Does cayenne pepper or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and acai berry juice has 80% less calories than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 318 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does cayenne pepper or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cayenne pepper or acai berry juice contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
Does cayenne pepper or acai berry juice contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
Does cayenne pepper or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than acai berry juice - cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.