Apricot and Sour Cherry
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, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
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, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
12.20 g
39
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.60 g
30
Sugar
9.00 g
28
8.50 g
31
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
2.80 mg
29
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
86.13 g
32
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
France
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Prunus cerasus
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
Prunus
Species
P. armeniaca
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Apricot and Sour Cherry
We might think that Apricot and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Sour Cherry with peel is 48.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
