Apricot vs. Passion Fruit
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Passion Fruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
passion fruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and passion fruit:
- Both passion fruit and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 51% less calories than passion fruit.
- Apricot has 52% less carbohydrates than passion fruit.
- Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Passion fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot has 51% less calories than passion fruit - passion fruit has 97 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is similar to passion fruit for protein, carbs and fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for passion fruit, 8:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 86% |
| Fat | 7% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 52% less carbohydrates than passion fruit - passion fruit has 23.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Passion fruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 420% more dietary fiber than apricot - passion fruit has 10.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Passion fruit and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - passion fruit has 11.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Passion fruit and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - passion fruit has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both passion fruit and apricot are low in saturated fat - passion fruit has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Passion fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 200% more Vitamin C than apricot - passion fruit has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 50% more Vitamin A than passion fruit - passion fruit has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Passion fruit and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - passion fruit has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Passion fruit and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - passion fruit has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both apricot and passion fruit contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Passion fruit and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Passion fruit has 310% more iron than apricot - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both passion fruit and apricot are high in potassium. Passion fruit has 34% more potassium than apricot - passion fruit has 348mg 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 passion fruit contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Apricot | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 743 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, passion fruit has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Passion Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) .
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FAQ
Does passion fruit or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot has 50% less calories than passion fruit - passion fruit has 97 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does passion fruit or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than passion fruit - passion fruit has 23.4g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does passion fruit or apricot contain more potassium?
Both passion fruit and apricot are high in potassium. Passion fruit has 30% more potassium than apricot - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.