Apricot vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and onion:
- Apricot has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, onion contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than onion.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Onion has 54% less sugar than apricot.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - onion has 40 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to onion for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:6 and for onion, 11:88:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 88% |
| Fat | 6% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - onion has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Onion has 54% less sugar than apricot - onion has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both onion and apricot are low in saturated fat - onion has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 35% more Vitamin C than onion - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than onion - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, onion contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apricot | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Onion has 77% more calcium than apricot - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - onion has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 77% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg 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, both apricot and onion contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Apricot | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 20.3 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 5.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.03 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 | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.013 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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FAQ
Does onion or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Onion and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - onion has 40 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does onion or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, onion and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.