Comparison and Contrast of Antioxidant Counts in Acai Berry and other Fruits

An ample supply of antioxidants (cancer-fighting agents) is present in the acai berry. The value of this fruit largely depends upon how it is processed. Generally speaking, the freshest supplies as well as raw materials used to create acai products are more anti-oxidant potent than the juices.

Compared/Contrasted with other Fruits

Acai berry is more potent than a variety of other common fruits and popular herbs. That is the main reason for the increase in popularity of this particular fruit, which has achieved superfood status.

The breakdown of antioxidant content of the purest forms of this fruit is as compared to the following fruits and herbs:

• Gingko biloba-One informative source indicates that the antioxidant count of acai berry is five times more potent than in this herb. This is saying quite a bit, considering ginkgo one of the most useful herbs consumed today. This fact changes the way people think, and provides a challenge for people to change their diets. 

• Red Wine Grapes: Acai berry is said to contain 10 to 30 times more antioxidants (anthocyanins) than red wine grapes. The specific difference in potency depends upon which two forms of either of these fruits are compared. For example juices, pulps, or whole berries all contain varied potencies of antioxidants.

• Blueberries: It contains at least two times the cancer-fighting agents present in blueberries. One source suggests at least three times the potency of blueberries.  

• Pomegranates: This fruit contains two times less of antioxidants. This is quite a revelation, considering this fruit used to be considered very powerful.

• Mangos: This is a very popular tropical fruit. It is yellow in color and tastes a little like a peach but is tarter. It is said to contain up to 50 times less cancer-fighting properties than the acai berry. 

The level of cancer-fighting properties present in a concentrate made of acai depends upon how it is processed. The original forms of the acai berry are also said to be more antioxidant-potent than other common citrus fruits such as oranges or pineapples. It is also far more valuable in the fight against certain malignancies than cranberries, strawberries, or cherries.

Depending upon processing, other common fruit juices have an equal amount or more than acai. Among these include pomegranate juice, Concord grape juice, blueberry juice, and red wine. This may seem like a contradiction to some after they have read the information above.

However, keep in mind though that the study used to determine this involved unspecified percentages of juice derived from this fruit. If it is a more pure form the juice would in some cases probably be more potent than the juices or extracts of other fruits. That is why many acai juices that have been evaluated are reported as having a greater amount of antioxidants present in them than other juices.

An additional acai berry fact: Even if a person uses the fruit juices the antioxidant level present in a person’s blood is said to increase after about two hours. Additionally, the juice form of this fruit is still higher in most cases than certain teas, as well as in orange juice or apple juice.