Apricot vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 61% less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than pistachio, however, pistachio contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and apricot has 92% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to pistachio for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 19% |
| Fat | 7% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 61% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 415% more dietary fiber than apricot - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than apricot - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and apricot has 100% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 233% more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and pistachio contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 723% more calcium than apricot - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 933% more iron than apricot - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and apricot are high in potassium. Pistachio has 289% more potassium than apricot - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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, apricot has more beta-carotene than pistachio per 100 grams, however, pistachio contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 159 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 13.13 G |
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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 pistachio or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does pistachio or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or apricot contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 720% more calcium than apricot - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or apricot contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 930% more iron than apricot - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does pistachio or apricot contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and apricot are high in potassium. Pistachio has 290% more potassium than apricot - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.