Apricot vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and nori:
- Both nori and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than nori.
- Nori has 17.8 times less sugar than apricot.
- Nori has 54% less carbohydrates than apricot.
- Nori has more beta-carotene than apricot, however, apricot contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than nori.
- Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Nori has signficantly more iron than apricot.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 33% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori has 54% less carbohydrates than apricot - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori has 17.8 times less sugar than apricot - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 315% more protein than apricot - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and apricot are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 290% more Vitamin C than apricot - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 171% more Vitamin A than apricot - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and nori contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 438% more calcium than apricot - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has signficantly more iron than apricot - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and apricot are high in potassium. Nori has 37% more potassium than apricot - nori has 356mg 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, nori has more beta-carotene than apricot per 100 grams, however, apricot contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than nori per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.013 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 nori or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Is nori or apricot better for protein?
Nori has 320% more protein than apricot - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Does nori or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori has 50% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or apricot contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than apricot - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does nori or apricot contain more potassium?
Both nori and apricot are high in potassium. Nori has 40% more potassium than apricot - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.