Apricot vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
- Broccoli has 4.4 times less sugar than apricot.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 65% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 30% more dietary fiber than apricot - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 4.4 times less sugar than apricot - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and apricot are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 792% more Vitamin C than apricot - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 210% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 29 times more Vitamin K than apricot - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Apricot | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 262% more calcium than apricot - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and apricot are high in potassium. Broccoli has 22% more potassium than apricot - broccoli has 316mg 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 apricot and broccoli contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apricot | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 7.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 3.26 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.8 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.06 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, apricot has more beta-carotene than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.055 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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FAQ
Does broccoli or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does broccoli or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or apricot contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and apricot are high in potassium. Broccoli has 20% more potassium than apricot - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.