Apricot vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and mint:
- Both apricot and mint are high in potassium.
- Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot has 31% less calories than mint - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
| Apricot | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | ~ |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than apricot - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than apricot - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint has 168% more protein than apricot - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and mint are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 218% more Vitamin C than apricot - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 121% more Vitamin A than apricot - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot has more Vitamin E than mint - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apricot and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and mint contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than apricot - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both apricot and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 120% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg 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 has more kaempferol and quercetin than mint per 100 grams, however, mint contains more apigenin and luteolin than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 5.39 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 12.66 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and mint contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.069 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 mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot has 30% less calories than mint - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does apricot or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does apricot or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does apricot or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than apricot - apricot has 0.39mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does apricot or mint contain more potassium?
Both apricot and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 120% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.