The Acai Berry Vs Pomegranates – Which is the King of Superfoods?

The Acai berry and pomegranates are two of the most talked about superfoods in the health food industry. Both are an amazing natural source of many important vitamins and minerals. The question is; If you can only use one or the other, which one is better? This article will pit these two superfoods against each other and help you decide which one to choose.

In the far corner with the red underpants we have the grenade!

Pomegranate is a sweet and sour tasting fruit that is native to Iran and northern India. There are many stories and legends surrounding this fruit, and it is said that Helen of Troy used pomegranates to help beautify it. All these legends have some truth behind them, because the pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. Here are some of the main benefits you get from eating pomegranates:

• It has a high level of antioxidants (10,500 in the ORAC test)
• It is rich in vitamin C, A, E and folic acid
• Reduces plaque in the arteries and raises good cholesterol levels
• Prevents enzymes from damaging cartilage.
• Fight cancer cells
• delay aging

All of that sounds great; Now let’s take a look at how Acai stacks up.

In the closest corner with the purple underpants we have the Acai Berry!

Acai is a small purple berry that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a staple food for the natives, and has recently exploded in popularity around the world. It has an amazing flavor that is similar to a mixture of chocolate and berries. Here is a look at what kind of benefits you can get from Acai:

• It has a high level of antioxidants (18,400 in the ORAC test)
• It is a great source of essential fatty acids.
• Provides a coffee-like energy boost (without caffeine)
• Fight cancer cells
• delay aging
• It contains high levels of fiber, amino acids and vitamins C, E and B.

Those are some pretty powerful buffs from a little berry, but are they enough to take down the pomegranate?

And the winner is…

In a very close decision I have to give the victory to the Acai berry. The determining factor is that Acai has a higher amount of antioxidants (18,400 vs. 10,500). Many of the benefits derived from these two fruits are based on their antioxidant power, which is why Acai occupies that category without a doubt. The energy boost is very useful for almost everyone, so it helps make it the most complete superfood. The only advantage pomegranates have is their ability to protect cartilage and prevent arthritis.