Apricot vs. Cranberry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Cranberry Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
cranberry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and cranberry juice:
- Apricot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than cranberry juice.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than cranberry juice.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cranberry juice per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for cranberry juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 95% |
| Fat | 7% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cranberry juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and apricot are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both apricot and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 236% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 cranberry juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 27 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 68 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.042 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cranberry juice or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does cranberry juice or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cranberry juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.