Apricot vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and strawberries:
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than strawberry.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Strawberry has more folate.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein and similar to strawberries for carbs and fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 85% |
| Fat | 7% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 47% less sugar than apricot - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and apricot are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 488% more Vitamin C than apricot - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more folate. Both apricot and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Apricot | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 1.11 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 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 | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does strawberries or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.