Apricot

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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.00 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.00 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.00 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

1.2.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

1.2.2 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

1.2.3 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

1.2.4 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

1.2.5 Choline

2.80 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

1.3 Fat

0.40 g0.30 g

0 33.49

1.4 Minerals

1.4.1 Potassium

259.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

1.4.2 Iron

0.40 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

1.4.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

1.4.4 Calcium

13.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

1.4.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

1.4.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

1.4.7 Phosphorus

23.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

1.4.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

1.4.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.07 mg

0 2

1.4.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

1.5 Fatty Acids

1.5.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

1.5.2 Omega 6s

77.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

1.6 Sterol

1.6.1 Phytosterol

18.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

1.7 Water Content

86.35 g79.11 g

0 95.23

1.8 Ash

0.75 g0.66 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal69.00 kcal

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Tree fruit

3.2 Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

3.3 Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Green, Purple, Red

3.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Pink

3.7 Shape

Oval

Conical

3.8 Texture

Fleshy

3.9 Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Sweet

3.10 Origin

China

Western Asia

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

3.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-85-7

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Dry, Warm

4 Facts

4.1 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

4.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

4.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

France

4.3.4 Top Exporter

France

Turkey

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Ficus carica

5.2 Synonym

Not Available

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Alismidae

6.7 Order

Rosales

6.8 Family

Rosaceae

Moraceae

6.9 Genus

Prunus

Ficus

6.10 Species

P. armeniaca

Ficus carica

6.11 Generic Group

Rose

Mulberry

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Difference Between Apricot and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Fig with peel is 48.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Fig 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 Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.