Characteristics Nutritional composition (average 100 g) Energy 68.36 kcal Unit 4.02 g Proteins 3.63 g Soluble fiber 0.43 g Insoluble fiber 78.05 g Total dietary fiber 78.48 g Carbohydrates 10.85 g Lipids 1.16 g Ashes 1.86 g

Source: Altman, 1956.

Table 4: Concentration of energy and nutrients in the açai seed on a 100 g dry basis.