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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and pears is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 10:83:7 and for pears, 3:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Pears
Protein 10% 3%
Carbohydrates 83% 96%
Fat 7% 1%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apricot or Pears .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) .

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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.

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