Apricot and Eggplant

Apricot

Eggplant

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, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

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, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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.

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.00 g

99+

5.88 g

99+

Fiber

2.00 g

3.00 g

Sugar

9.00 g

3.53 g

99+

Protein

1.40 g

0.98 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.13

0.17

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg

0.65 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg

0.28 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

2.20 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg

0.30 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg

3.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg

36.00 mcg

Choline

2.80 mg

6.90 mg

Fat

0.40 g

0.18 g

Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg

229.00 mg

Iron

0.40 mg

0.23 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

13.00 mg

9.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

14.00 mg

Zinc

0.20 mg

0.16 mg

Phosphorus

23.00 mg

24.00 mg

Manganese

0.08 mg

0.23 mg

Copper

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.10 mcg

0.30 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

13.00 mg

Omega 6s

77.00 mg

63.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg

7.00 mg

Water Content

86.35 g

92.30 g

Ash

0.75 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal

25.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal

30.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

China

India

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam

Soil pH

6.5-8

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

France

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Solanum melongena

Synonym

Not Available

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Solanales

Family

Rosaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Prunus

Solanum

Species

P. armeniaca

S. melongena

Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Apricot and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Eggplant with peel is 48.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.