Apricot and Blueberry
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
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
14.49 g
29
Fiber
2.00 g
26
2.40 g
24
Sugar
9.00 g
28
9.96 g
21
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.74 g
39
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
22
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.12 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.05 mg
35
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
9.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.57 mg
17
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
19.30 mcg
4
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
80.00 mcg
17
Choline
2.80 mg
29
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
77.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
6.00 mg
29
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.34 mg
13
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
88.00 mg
22
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
26.40 mg
5
Water Content
86.35 g
31
84.21 g
39
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.24 g
40
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
51.00 kcal
14
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
88.00 kcal
9
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
245.00 kcal
36
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
4.5-5.5
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Prunus
Vaccinium
Species
P. armeniaca
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Rose
Heath
Difference Between Apricot and Blueberry
We might think that Apricot and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Blueberry with peel is 48.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Blueberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Blueberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
