Apricot and Passionfruit
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
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
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, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
23.40 g
9
Fiber
2.00 g
26
10.40 g
1
Sugar
9.00 g
28
11.20 g
16
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.20 g
9
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.13 mg
6
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
1.50 mg
4
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
30.00 mg
28
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
2.80 mg
29
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.70 g
10
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
348.00 mg
13
Iron
0.40 mg
29
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
68.00 mg
3
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
Not Available
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
410.00 mg
3
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
72.93 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
410.00 kcal
5
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
110.00 kcal
5
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
51.00 kcal
29
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
330.00 kcal
7
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
200.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.5-8
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Frost free, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Brazil
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
France
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Prunus
Passiflora
Species
P. armeniaca
P. edulis
Generic Group
Rose
Passion Flower
Difference Between Apricot and Passionfruit
We might think that Apricot and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Passionfruit with peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Passionfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Passionfruit is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
