High in Nutrients
Acai berries have a unique nutritional profile for a fruit, as they’re somewhat high in fat and low in sugar. 100 grams of frozen fruit pulp has the following nutritional breakdown:
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated fat: 1.5 grams
- Carbs: 4 grams
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fiber 2 grams
- Vitamin A: 15% of the RDI
- Calcium: 2% of the RDI
Acai berries also contain trace elements such as chromium, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, according to Venezuelan research. However, plant components provide some of the most potent health advantages of acai. Anthocyanins, which give acai berries their deep purple color and work as antioxidants in the body, are the most noteworthy of them. Anthocyanins can also be found in foods that are blue, black, or purple, such as black beans and blueberries.
