Acai Berry Juice vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Acai Berry Juice and Chia Seeds
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
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in acai berry juice and chia seeds:
- Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chia seed 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 Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and acai berry juice has 87% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 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 chia seeds per calorie. Acai berry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:83:12 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Acai Berry Juice | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 33% |
| Fat | 12% | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 70% less carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than acai berry juice - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than acai berry juice - acai berry juice has 11.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than acai berry juice - chia seed has 16.5g 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 chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and acai berry juice does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and acai berry juice are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans 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 25 times more Vitamin C than chia seed - chia seed has 1.6mg 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 more Vitamin A than chia seed - acai berry juice has 485ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Acai berry juice is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 21 times more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg 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 chia seed - acai berry juice has 16.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, acai berry juice contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both acai berry juice and chia seeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Acai Berry Juice | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 9.06 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.333 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 4 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than acai berry juice - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than acai berry juice - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Chia seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 213% more potassium than acai berry juice - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.
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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 Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or acai berry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and acai berry juice has 90% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and acai berry juice has 62 calories.
Does chia seeds or acai berry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and acai berry juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and acai berry juice has 12.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or acai berry juice contain more calcium?
Chia seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than acai berry juice - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 19mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or acai berry juice contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than acai berry juice - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 0.16mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or acai berry juice contain more potassium?
Chia seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than acai berry juice - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and acai berry juice has 130mg of potassium.