Apricot vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than apricot.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce has 61% less sugar than apricot.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce has 50% less calories than apricot - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 74% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 33% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce has 61% less sugar than apricot - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato sauce and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and apricot are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 43% more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both apricot and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 146% more iron than apricot - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and apricot are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 15% more potassium than apricot - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce per 100 grams, however, tomato sauce contains more lycopene than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 259 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.115 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce has 50% less calories than apricot - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does tomato sauce or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does tomato sauce or apricot contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and apricot are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 20% more potassium than apricot - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.