Canned Tuna vs. Apricot
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Apricot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
apricot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and apricot:
- Both apricot and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than canned tuna.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and apricot has 63% less calories than canned tuna - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to apricot per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for apricot, 11:83:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 83% |
| Fat | 22% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than apricot - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than apricot - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than apricot - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Apricot has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apricot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than canned tuna - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apricot and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and apricot contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Canned Tuna | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 149% more iron than apricot - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both apricot and canned tuna are high in potassium. Apricot has a little more potassium (9%) than canned tuna by weight - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and apricot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.077 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.077 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does apricot or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and apricot has 60% less calories than canned tuna - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is apricot or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than apricot - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does apricot or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than apricot - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does apricot or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both apricot and canned tuna are high in potassium. Apricot has a little more potassium ( 10%) than canned tuna by weight - apricot has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.