How many calories are in an acai smoothie?

A blended acai smoothie has about 149 calories per cup (62 cal/100g). That's lower than a strawberry banana smoothie (158 cal/cup) and much lower than an acai bowl, which typically runs 400-600 calories due to granola, banana, and honey toppings.

Acai smoothie vs acai bowl: what's the difference?

An acai smoothie is a drink at 149 cal/cup. An acai bowl is thicker (less liquid) with toppings. Granola adds 120 cal, banana adds 105 cal, honey adds 64 cal per tablespoon. A typical acai bowl totals 450-600 calories vs the smoothie's 149. The base nutrition is similar; toppings make the difference.

Is acai actually a superfood?

Acai berries are genuinely high in anthocyanin antioxidants. Higher than blueberries per gram. But the smoothie form is diluted, providing modest nutrition: 0.8g protein, 12.8g carbs per 100g. The real benefit is the antioxidant content, not macronutrients. 'Superfood' is marketing; acai is a healthy fruit, not magic.

How much sugar is in an acai smoothie?

An acai smoothie has 11.1g sugar per 100g. The highest among common smoothies (strawberry banana is 8.9g, green smoothie is 9.2g). A cup has about 27g sugar, mostly from the acai blend base and added fruit. Choose unsweetened acai packets and add berries instead of juice to keep sugar under 20g per cup.

Is acai good for weight loss?

The smoothie form is moderate at 62 cal/100g, making it one of the lower-calorie smoothie options. However, acai bowls are weight-loss traps at 450-600 calories. There's no evidence acai has special fat-burning properties despite marketing claims. Stick to the smoothie form and skip sweetened bases.

What does acai taste like?

Unsweetened acai tastes earthy and slightly bitter. Like a mix of dark berries and unsweetened chocolate. Most commercial acai products add sugar or blend with sweeter fruits (banana, apple juice) to make it palatable. If you find acai too tart, blend with half a frozen banana and berries.

Can I make an acai smoothie at home?

Yes. Buy frozen unsweetened acai packets (Sambazon, Nativo). Blend one packet (100g, ~70 cal) with 1/2 cup berries and 1/2 cup almond milk for a 120-calorie cup. Frozen acai blends thicker than fresh. Avoid acai powders. They're heavily processed and lose most antioxidants. Keep it cold; acai degrades quickly at room temperature.

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Calories in Acai Smoothie

USDA Verified · FDC 2710777 · Apr 2026

149 calories

per 1 cup (8 oz) (240g)

0.8g

Protein

12.8g

Carbs

0.8g

Fat

1.2g

Fiber

Per 100g

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
1 cup (8 oz)Standard	240g	149 cal
100g	100g	62 cal
12 oz (small)	360g	223 cal
16 oz (medium)	480g	298 cal

62 calories per 100g

Complete Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

62 calories

Protein0.8g

Carbohydrates12.8g

Sugar11.1g

Fat0.8g

Fiber1.2g

Sodium5mg

Potassium105mg

Calcium15mg

Vitamin C8mg

How Acai Smoothie Compares

Acai Smoothie next to similar foods, all values per 100g:

Food	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber
Acai Smoothie	62	0.8g	12.8g	0.8g	1.2g
Orange Juice	45	0.7g	10.4g	0.2g	0.2g
Coconut Water	19	0.7g	3.7g	0.2g	1.1g
Apple Juice	48	0.1g	11.4g	0.3g	0g
Protein Shake	61	6.6g	0.8g	3.4g	0.4g