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

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Regulates hair growth

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

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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.

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.00 g6.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.00 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.00 g2.76 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg1.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

2.80 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

259.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.40 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

13.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

23.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.00 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 mg82.22 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

77.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

18.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

86.35 g94.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.75 g1.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA30.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal34.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal46.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal244.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

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

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-85.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Warm to hot climate

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 pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

France

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Cucurbita maxima

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

P. armeniaca

Cucurbita mixta

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Apricot and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Pumpkin with peel is 48.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.