Apricot and Purple Mangosteen
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
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
NA
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, 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+
15.60 g
23
Fiber
2.00 g
26
Not Available
Sugar
9.00 g
28
Not Available
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.50 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
10.00 mcg
27
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
18
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.29 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
0.03 mcg
35
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
7.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
2.80 mg
29
Not Available
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
48.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
5.49 mg
40
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.90 mg
21
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
9.21 mg
38
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
81.00 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
63.00 kcal
16
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
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
NA
Origin
China
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6.5-8
5-6
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
NA
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Clusiaceae
Genus
Prunus
Garcinia
Species
P. armeniaca
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apricot and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Apricot and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 48.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Purple Mangosteen belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Purple Mangosteen is Rosales and Malpighiales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
