Apricot and Nectarine
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
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
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
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
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
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, 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+
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.70 g
29
Sugar
9.00 g
28
7.90 g
37
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
2.80 mg
29
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.50 g
26
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
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.5-8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Sunny, 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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
France
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Species
P. armeniaca
P. persica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
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.
