Apricot vs. Orange
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Orange
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
orange
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and orange:
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than orange.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to orange for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for orange, 6:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in orange are made of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and apricot are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 350% more Vitamin C than apricot - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin. Both apricot and orange contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 231% more calcium than apricot - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 53% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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, both apricot and orange contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 71 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 129 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.031 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 orange or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does orange or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in orange are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.