Apricot vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and carrots:
- Both carrots and apricot are high in potassium.
- Carrot has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for protein and fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 87% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than apricot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 49% less sugar than apricot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and apricot are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 69% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 770% more Vitamin A than apricot - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 154% more calcium than apricot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and apricot are high in potassium. Carrot has 24% more potassium than apricot - carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.21 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.11 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.1 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 carrots or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does carrots or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does carrots or apricot contain more potassium?
Both carrots and apricot are high in potassium. Carrot has 20% more potassium than apricot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.