Apricot vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and lemon:
- Apricot has more niacin.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than lemon.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Lemon has 73% less sugar than apricot.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is similar to lemon for protein, carbs and fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 84% |
| Fat | 7% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than apricot - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 73% less sugar than apricot - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and apricot are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 430% more Vitamin C than apricot - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin. Both apricot and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 100% more calcium than apricot - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more luteolin and myricetin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and lemon contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apricot | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 1.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.9 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.5 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, both apricot and lemon contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and lemon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.063 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does lemon or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.