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, Heart care

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Protects hair

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

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea

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), 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.00 g10.60 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.00 g1.70 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.00 g7.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.13 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg5.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.77 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg2.20 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg130.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

2.80 mg6.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.32 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

259.00 mg201.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.40 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

13.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

23.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

77.00 mg111.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

18.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

86.35 g87.60 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.75 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal259.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal175.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal333.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

China

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-86-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Sunny, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

France

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Prunus persica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

7.10 Species

P. armeniaca

P. persica

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Apricot and Nectarine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Nectarine 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 Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.