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Apricot and Apple

Apricot
Apple
Apple and Apricot


Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation   
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth   
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting   
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.   
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
11.00 g   
99+
13.81 g   
33
Fiber
2.00 g   
26
2.40 g   
24
Sugar
9.00 g   
28
10.00 g   
20
Protein
1.40 g   
16
0.30 g   
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13   
13
0.02   
26
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg   
6
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
31
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.10 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg   
22
0.10 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg   
26
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg   
99+
4.60 mg   
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg   
11
0.20 mg   
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg   
20
2.20 mcg   
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg   
15
29.00 mcg   
25
Choline
2.80 mg   
29
3.40 mg   
28
Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.20 g   
33
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
259.00 mg   
26
107.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.40 mg   
29
0.10 mg   
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20
Calcium
13.00 mg   
28
6.00 mg   
39
Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
5.00 mg   
30
Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.00 mg   
30
Phosphorus
23.00 mg   
22
11.00 mg   
35
Manganese
0.08 mg   
36
0.00 mg   
99+
Copper
0.08 mg   
30
0.00 mg   
99+
Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.00 mcg   
17
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
9.00 mg   
30
Omega 6s
77.00 mg   
26
43.00 mg   
37
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
18.00 mg   
6
12.00 mg   
7
Water Content
86.35 g   
31
85.60 g   
36
Ash
0.75 g   
15
0.20 g   
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal   
25
52.00 kcal   
22
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
48.00 kcal   
15
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
48.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal   
33
243.00 kcal   
32
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
67.00 kcal   
16
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal   
23
47.00 kcal   
31
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
200.00 kcal   
26
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal   
31
265.00 kcal   
31
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   
Season
Summer   
All seasons   
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa   
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange   
Green, Red, Yellow   
Inside Color
Yellow   
White   
Shape
Oval   
Round   
Texture
Fleshy   
Crunchy   
Taste
Smooth, Sweet   
Sweet, Sweet-Sour   
Origin
China   
Central Asia, Middle East Asia   
Grows on
Trees   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Loam   
Soil pH
6.5-8   
6-7   
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot   
Cold   
Facts
Facts about
  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  
  • Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
  • There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
  • Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
  • Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey   
China   
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan   
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America   
Top Importer
United States of America   
Russia   
Top Exporter
France   
China   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca   
Malus Domestica   
Synonym
Not Available   
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   
Order
Rosales   
Rosales   
Family
Rosaceae   
Rosaceae   
Genus
Prunus   
Malus   
Species
P. armeniaca   
M. domestica   
Generic Group
Rose   
Rose   
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Difference Between Apricot and Apple

We might think that Apricot and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Apple is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Apple with peel is 48.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Apple belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Apple is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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