Apricot vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than yellow corn, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has 51% less sugar than apricot.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot has 50% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 76% |
| Fat | 7% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 47% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn has 51% less sugar than apricot - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 144% more protein than apricot - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and apricot are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 82% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Apricot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot has 333% more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and apricot are high in potassium. Apricot has 19% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn per 100 grams, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot has 50% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does yellow corn or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or apricot contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and apricot are high in potassium. Apricot has 20% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.