Apricot and Pomegranate
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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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+
18.70 g
14
Fiber
2.00 g
26
4.00 g
14
Sugar
9.00 g
28
13.67 g
10
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.67 g
13
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
13
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.38 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
38.00 mcg
5
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
10.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.60 mg
16
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
16.40 mcg
5
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
1.17 g
5
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
236.00 mg
29
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.35 mg
7
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
36.00 mg
13
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.12 mg
28
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.16 mg
10
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
79.00 mg
25
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
77.93 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.53 g
23
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
83.00 kcal
8
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
366.66 kcal
8
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
210.00 kcal
25
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
360.00 kcal
9
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Dark red, Light pink-red
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China
India, Iran
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Iran
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
France
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Prunus
Punica
Species
P. armeniaca
P. granatum
Generic Group
Rose
Pomegranate
Difference Between Apricot and Pomegranate
We might think that Apricot and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Pomegranate with peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Pomegranate is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
