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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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