Beer vs. Apricot
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Apricot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
apricot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and apricot:
- Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than beer.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than beer.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than beer.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Beer has 68% less carbohydrates than apricot.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
| Beer | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 83% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beer has 68% less carbohydrates than apricot - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in apricot are made of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than beer - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than apricot - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and beer are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than beer - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than beer - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apricot has more Vitamin E than beer - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apricot and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and apricot contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beer | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot has 225% more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 859% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg 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, both beer and apricot contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Beer | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 0.63 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 1.63 mg |
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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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does beer or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in apricot are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.