Orange juice vs Acerola juice
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Acerola juice, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Orange juice 45
Acerola juice 23
Protein (g)
Orange juice 0.700
Acerola juice 0.400
Carbs (g)
Orange juice 10.4
Acerola juice 4.80
Fat (g)
Orange juice 0.200
Acerola juice 0.300
Fiber (g)
Orange juice 0.200
Acerola juice 0.300
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) — 0.700g vs 0.400g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola juice, raw — 23 vs 45 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Acerola juice, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Orange juice | Acerola juice | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 45 kcal | 23 kcal | +96% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 88.3 g | 94.3 g | -6% |
| Protein | 0.700 g | 0.400 g | +75% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.200 g | 0.300 g | -33% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.4 g | 4.80 g | +117% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.200 g | 0.300 g | -33% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.024 g | 0.068 g | -65% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.036 g | 0.082 g | -56% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 50.0 mg | 1600 mg | -97% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.020 mg | +350% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.030 mg | 0.060 mg | -50% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.400 mg | 0.400 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.190 mg | 0.205 mg | -7% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | 0.004 mg | +900% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 30.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +114% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 6.20 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 ug | 25.0 ug | -60% |
| Carotene, beta | 33.0 ug | 305 ug | -89% |
| Carotene, alpha | 6.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | 0.180 mg | -78% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 10.0 mg | +10% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.200 mg | 0.500 mg | -60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 12.0 mg | -8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 17.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +89% |
| Potassium, K | 200 mg | 97.0 mg | +106% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 3.00 mg | -67% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.050 mg | 0.100 mg | -50% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.044 mg | 0.086 mg | -49% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.014 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.100 ug | 0.100 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 188 kj | 96.0 kj | +96% |
| Ash | 0.400 g | 0.200 g | +100% |
| Total Sugars | 8.40 g | 4.50 g | +87% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 30.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +114% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 30.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +114% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 169 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 200 IU | 509 IU | -61% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 115 ug | 17.0 ug | +576% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | 1.40 ug | -93% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.002 g | -50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.048 g | -56% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.016 g | -94% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.001 g | +400% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.032 g | 0.081 g | -60% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.040 g | 0.090 g | -56% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.046 g | -37% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0.044 g | -75% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.008 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.008 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.013 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.005 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.004 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.047 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.015 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.075 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.033 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.044 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.013 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +900% in Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +350% in Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Biotin (Vitamin B7) +114% in Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Potassium, K +106% in Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
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