Apricot vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and pears:
- Apricot has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pear.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pears per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 96% |
| Fat | 7% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 55% more dietary fiber than apricot - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and apricot are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 133% more Vitamin C than pear - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both apricot and pears contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 123% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg 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 has more kaempferol than pear per 100 grams, however, pear contains more isorhamnetin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and pears contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apricot | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.84 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.3 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 pears contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 44 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and pears contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.093 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 pears or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does pears or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.