Apricot vs. Garlic
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Garlic
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
garlic
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and garlic:
- Both garlic and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than garlic.
- Garlic has 8.2 times less sugar than apricot.
- Garlic has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Garlic (Garlic, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Garlic is high in calories and apricot has 68% less calories than garlic - garlic has 149 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to garlic for carbs. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for garlic, 16:82:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 82% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Garlic is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 66% less carbohydrates than garlic - garlic has 33.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Garlic and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - garlic has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Garlic has 8.2 times less sugar than apricot - garlic has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Garlic has 354% more protein than apricot - garlic has 6.4g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both garlic and apricot are low in saturated fat - garlic has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 212% more Vitamin C than apricot - garlic has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than garlic - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Garlic and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - garlic has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Garlic and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - garlic has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Garlic has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both apricot and garlic contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Apricot | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.596 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 1.235 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Garlic is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than apricot - garlic has 181mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Garlic has 336% more iron than apricot - garlic has 1.7mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both garlic and apricot are high in potassium. Garlic has 55% more potassium than apricot - garlic has 401mg 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 has more kaempferol than garlic per 100 grams, however, garlic contains more myricetin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and garlic contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apricot | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 1.74 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.61 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 | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 5 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 16 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, garlic has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.229 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.229 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does garlic or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Garlic is high in calories and apricot has 70% less calories than garlic - garlic has 149 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does garlic or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, garlic is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 70% fewer carbohydrates than garlic - garlic has 33.1g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does garlic or apricot contain more calcium?
Garlic is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than apricot - garlic has 181mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does garlic or apricot contain more potassium?
Both garlic and apricot are high in potassium. Garlic has 60% more potassium than apricot - garlic has 401mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.