Apricot and Pear
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, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny 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, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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, 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+
15.23 g
26
Fiber
2.00 g
26
3.10 g
19
Sugar
9.00 g
28
9.75 g
24
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
2.80 mg
29
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
86.35 g
31
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
57.00 kcal
19
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
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Pear
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
China
China, Japan
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-8
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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 first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
France
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Pyrus communis
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
Pyrus
Species
P. armeniaca
P. communis
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Apricot and Pear
We might think that Apricot and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Pear with peel is 48.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Pear 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 Pear is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
