Apricot vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and tomato:
- Both tomato and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than tomato, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than apricot.
- Apricot has more pantothenic acid.
- Tomato has 63% less calories than apricot.
- Tomato has 65% less carbohydrates than apricot.
- Tomato has 72% less sugar than apricot.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 63% less calories than apricot - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 75% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 65% less carbohydrates than apricot - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 67% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 72% less sugar than apricot - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and apricot are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 37% more Vitamin C than apricot - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 129% more Vitamin A than tomato - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more pantothenic acid. Both apricot and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and apricot are high in potassium. Tomato is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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 has more beta-carotene than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.08 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 tomato or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 60% less calories than apricot - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does tomato or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does tomato or apricot contain more potassium?
Both tomato and apricot are high in potassium. Tomato is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.