Apricot vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and banana:
- Both apricot and banana are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 51% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than banana.
- Banana has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot has 46% less calories than banana - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to banana for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:6 and for banana, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 93% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 51% less carbohydrates than banana - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 30% more dietary fiber than apricot - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apricot and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apricot and banana contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and banana are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than banana - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot has 160% more calcium than banana - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Apricot and banana contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both apricot and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 38% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.06 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 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, both apricot and banana contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and banana contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.046 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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does apricot or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot has 50% less calories than banana - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does apricot or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than banana - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does apricot or banana contain more potassium?
Both apricot and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 40% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.