Apple vs. Apricot
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Apricot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
apricot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and apricot:
- Apricot has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than apple.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to apricot per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for apricot, 11:83:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 83% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in apple are made of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and apricot are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 117% more Vitamin C than apple - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than apple - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both apple and apricot contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - apple has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 142% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, apricot has more kaempferol than apple per 100 grams, however, apple contains more quercetin than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apple | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | 1.63 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Apple | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 1094 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 89 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and apricot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.077 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.077 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does apple or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does apple or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in apple are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.