Apricot vs. Orange Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Orange Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
orange juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and orange juice:
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than orange juice.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than orange juice.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Orange juice has more thiamin and folate.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to orange juice for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 90% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and apricot are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 400% more Vitamin C than apricot - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more thiamin and folate. Both apricot and orange juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 30% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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 | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.25 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 orange juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 33 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 115 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.029 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 Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does orange juice or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.