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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and pineapple 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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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 10:83:7 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Pineapple
Protein 10% 4%
Carbohydrates 83% 95%
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 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 Pineapple .

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

Apricot 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Pineapple 100g

( 100 g )
48KCAL 2%
calories 4%
50KCAL 3%
11G 4%
carbohydrates 18%
13G 5%
2G 8%
43% dietary fiber
1.4G 6%
9.2G sugar 8% 9.9G
0.39G 1%
225% total fat
0.12G 0.2%
0.03G 0.2%
198% saturated fat
0.01G 0.1%
0.17G >999% monounsaturated fat 0.01G
0.08G 100% polyunsaturated fat 0.04G
1MG 0.1%
sodium
1MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
96UG 14%
>999% Vitamin A
3UG 0.4%
10MG 13%
Vitamin C 380%
48MG 64%
13MG 1%
calcium
13MG 1%
0.39MG 2%
34% iron
0.29MG 2%
10MG 3%
magnesium 20%
12MG 4%
259MG 11%
138% potassium
109MG 5%
0.03MG 3%
thiamin (Vit B1) 166%
0.08MG 7%
0.04MG 4%
33% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.03MG 3%
0.6MG 4%
20% niacin (Vit B3)
0.5MG 4%
0.05MG 4%
Vitamin B6 120%
0.11MG 9%
0.24MG 5%
14% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.21MG 4%
9UG 2%
folate (Vit B9) 100%
18UG 5%
0.89MG 6%
>999% Vitamin E
0.02MG 0.1%
3.3UG 4%
371% Vitamin K
0.7UG 1%
1.4G 3%
159% protein
0.54G 1%
2.8MG 1%
choline 96%
5.5MG 1%
0.08MG 7%
copper 37%
0.11MG 9%
0.08MG 4%
manganese >999%
0.93MG 52%
23MG 3%
187% phosphorus
8MG 1%
0.1UG 0.2%
selenium
0.1UG 0.2%
0.2MG 3%
67% zinc
0.12MG 2%
86G Water 86G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

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.