QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in acerola juice?
Raw acerola juice contains 23 calories per 100 g. A USDA cup weighs 242 g and calculates to about 56 calories; the same record lists 1,600 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, so the exact product and portion matter.
23 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Acerola juice nutrition facts per 100 g
The table below uses the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 171687. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Carbohydrate
The selected raw juice contains 4.8 g per 100 g; sweetened drinks and concentrates can be very different.
Protein
At 0.4 g per 100 g, acerola juice is not a meaningful protein source.
Fat
Raw acerola juice contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where acerola juice fits in a varied eating pattern.
Vitamin C
The USDA record lists 1,600 mg per 100 g, making this the dominant reported micronutrient.
Potassium
The record supplies 97 mg per 100 g.
Folate
USDA reports 14 µg per 100 g.
Water
The raw juice is 94.3% water by weight in the selected record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Raw juice
This is the selected nutrition state and does not establish that a particular drink has been pasteurized.
Pasteurized or treated juice
Treatment changes food-safety handling; use the product label for the exact drink.
Concentrate
Concentrated juice has a different water and calorie density and needs its own record or label.
Sweetened beverage
Added sugar, other juices and water change the finished drink; calculate the complete recipe.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How acerola juice can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Vitamin C
The selected record is exceptionally concentrated in vitamin C, but supplements or therapeutic intake questions belong with a clinician.
Hydration
The drink is mostly water, while the calories and carbohydrate still count.
Fibre goals
Juice provides only 0.3 g of fibre per 100 g; whole fruit retains more structural material.
Calorie tracking
Use the 30.2 g fluid-ounce or 242 g cup weights only when they match the actual serving.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Check treatment
FDA advises checking whether juice is pasteurized or otherwise treated, especially for vulnerable people.
Refrigerate
Keep untreated and refrigerated products cold and follow the label after opening.
Home preparation
Wash hands and fruit, remove damaged areas and wash produce under running water before juicing.
Discard
Discard juice with mould, fermentation, leaking packaging or an unexpected odour.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log acerola juice more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
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Distinguish raw juice, treated juice, concentrate and sweetened beverage.
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Measure the amount consumed rather than the container’s total capacity.
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Use the label when a commercial product differs from this generic raw record.
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Log added sugar, other juices, water and supplements separately.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Acerola juice calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in a cup of raw acerola juice?
The USDA cup weight is 242 g, which calculates to about 55.7 calories.
How much vitamin C does this record contain?
USDA lists 1,600 mg per 100 g in the selected raw juice record.
Is every acerola drink this low in calories?
No. Concentrates, nectars, blends and sweetened drinks need their own label or recipe.
Is raw juice pasteurized?
Raw describes the nutrition record; it does not prove pathogen treatment. Check the product or seller.
Does acerola juice contain fibre?
The selected record lists 0.3 g per 100 g.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Values are for raw acerola juice per 100 g. The fluid-ounce and cup gram weights come from the selected USDA record.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 171687 ↗Used for food-specific preparation and refrigerated-storage context.
Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.