With the acai berry becoming popular as a source of well-being, many people are becoming enticed by fact that it has become the most recent ‘superfood’. Facts about it’s benefits such as increasing energy and stamina and helping balance and maintain major systems of the body are becoming common knowledge. But what exactly makes the acai berry better and different from other superfoods? The Goji berry also falls into this category, but how do these two competing foods weigh up against each other?

There have been some questions raised between the acai berry versus the Goji berry. There are many similarities between the two, but there are also some subtle differences that make the acai berry a prominent choice. Some similarities include:

o Being called one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits on Earth.
o High nutrient content.
o Several applications in different foods
o A history of centuries of use by the locals
o Proven research of health benefits
o Increasing popularity in markets all over the world

Goji, or sometimes known as the Chinese Wolfberry, is also climbing the charts as one of the top superfoods. It too, has only been recently discovered and also has the great benefits of antioxidants and various other medicinal purposes. It has been around, secretively, for years, just like the acai berry. It’s sudden appearance on the market is due to new scientific discoveries and extensive research. Just like the acai, the locals throughout China have used it for hundreds of years. Also like acai, it’s mostly marketed as a juice.

What makes acai better than the Goji berry in an “Oxygen radical absorbance capacity” (ORAC) face off? Antioxidant levels in both are very high. However, in the acai berry, they are slightly higher. In the same respect, the acai berry has been more thoroughly researched and examined than the Goji berry has. They’ve both been proven to increase energy and stamina and with high levels of minerals and nutrients, are exceptional in maintaining major organs and systems of the body. The Goji berry is also exceptionally rich in carotenoids. Due to the great level of antioxidants and its superior benefits in the eyes of the ORAC table, the acai is the best overall choice.

However, as a whole including it’s antioxidant strength, versatility as a food throughout the world and the markets, and nutrient richness, the upper hand has to go to the goji berry. It is more versatile as it is more fat-soluble and is therefore used for almost every application from foods, yogurts and smoothies. Another major factor is the shipping and transportation process. Acai is hard to keep as they start decaying quickly after harvest. The Goji can be dried and transported, something the acai berry is not capable of.

Though both berries have their different differences, they also have their similarities and unique benefits that make each a great option for anyone looking for a superfood that is both beneficial and tasty.