Apricot vs. Cherries
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Cherries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
cherries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and cherries:
- Both apricot and cherries are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more niacin.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than cherry.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cherries per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for cherries, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of sugar - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and cherries are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 43% more Vitamin C than cherry - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than cherry - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin. Both apricot and cherries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.154 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both apricot and cherries are high in potassium. Apricot has 17% more potassium than cherry - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apricot | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 2.29 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.05 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.05 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, both apricot and cherries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 38 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.027 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 apricot or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does apricot or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does apricot or cherries contain more potassium?
Both apricot and cherries are high in potassium. Apricot has 20% more potassium than cherry - apricot has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.