Apricot vs. Grapefruit

Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Grapefruit


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apricot versus grapefruit (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and grapefruit:

  • Apricot has more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than apricot.
  • Apricot has more niacin.
  • Apricot is a great source of potassium.
  • Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and grapefruit is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to grapefruit for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for grapefruit, 7:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Grapefruit
Protein 10% 7%
Carbohydrates 83% 91%
Fat 7% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apricot and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 212% more Vitamin C than apricot - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apricot has 66% more Vitamin A than grapefruit - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Apricot has more niacin. Both apricot and grapefruit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apricot Grapefruit
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.043 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.031 MG
Niacin 0.6 MG 0.204 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.24 MG 0.262 MG
Vitamin B6 0.054 MG 0.053 MG
Folate 9 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Grapefruit has 69% more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.

iron

Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.

potassium

Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 92% more potassium than grapefruit - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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 and quercetin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more luteolin than apricot per 100 grams.

Apricot Grapefruit
kaempferol 0.63 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 1.63 mg 0.33 mg
luteolin ~ 0.6 mg
myricetin ~ 0.01 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 lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and grapefruit contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Apricot Grapefruit
beta-carotene 1094 UG 686 UG
alpha-carotene 19 UG 3 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG 5 UG
lycopene ~ 1419 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.

Apricot Grapefruit
linoleic acid 0.077 G 0.029 G
Total 0.077 G 0.029 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apricot or Grapefruit .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .

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FAQ

Does apricot or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.

Does apricot or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.