Apricot vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 53% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Apricot has 97.1 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has 66% less sugar than apricot.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and apricot has 83% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 25% |
| Fat | 7% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 53% less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 80% more dietary fiber than apricot - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina has 66% less sugar than apricot - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 40 times more protein than apricot - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apricot has 97.1 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 231% more Vitamin A than spirulina - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 462% more Vitamin E than apricot - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 673% more Vitamin K than apricot - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 823% more calcium than apricot - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 72 times more iron than apricot - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and apricot are high in potassium. Spirulina has 426% more potassium than apricot - spirulina has 1363mg 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,
| Apricot | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 1.254 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 spirulina or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and apricot has 80% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Is spirulina or apricot better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 40 times more protein than apricot - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Does spirulina or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or apricot contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than apricot - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or apricot contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 72 times more iron than apricot - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does spirulina or apricot contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and apricot are high in potassium. Spirulina has 430% more potassium than apricot - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.