Apricot vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and pineapple:
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pineapple.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 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 pineapple per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 94% |
| Fat | 7% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 43% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and apricot are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 378% more Vitamin C than apricot - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 138% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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 | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 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,
| Apricot | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 35 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.023 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does pineapple or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.