Apricot vs. Jackfruit
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Jackfruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
jackfruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and jackfruit:
- Both apricot and jackfruit are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 52% less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
- Apricot has 52% less sugar than jackfruit.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than jackfruit.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot has 49% less calories than jackfruit - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to jackfruit for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:6 and for jackfruit, 6:88:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 88% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 52% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 33% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apricot has 52% less sugar than jackfruit - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apricot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 37% more Vitamin C than apricot - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than jackfruit - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and jackfruit contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.92 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 85% more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Apricot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both apricot and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 73% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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 jackfruit contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.015 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.019 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does apricot or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot has 50% less calories than jackfruit - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does apricot or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does apricot or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both apricot and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 70% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.