Apricot and Gooseberry
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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, 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
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Gastric irritation
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.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
10.18 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
4.30 g
13
Sugar
9.00 g
28
Not Available
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.88 g
31
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.29 mg
15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
27.70 mg
33
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.37 mg
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
2.80 mg
29
Not Available
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.58 g
15
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
198.00 mg
36
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.31 mg
34
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
25.00 mg
18
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.14 mg
23
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
271.00 mg
6
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
86.35 g
31
87.87 g
22
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.49 g
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Astringent
Origin
China
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Dry, Warm
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Germany
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
France
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Prunus
Ribes
Species
P. armeniaca
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Apricot and Gooseberry
We might think that Apricot and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Gooseberry with peel is 48.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
