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Apricot and Sweet Cherry


Sweet Cherry and Apricot


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, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

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, Sore throat treatment   

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, Hives, 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+
16.00 g   
20

Fiber
2.00 g   
26
2.10 g   
25

Sugar
9.00 g   
28
12.80 g   
13

Protein
1.40 g   
16
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13   
13
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg   
6
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
31
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.03 mg   
27

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg   
25
0.15 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg   
22
0.20 mg   
31

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
33
0.05 mg   
37

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg   
26
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg   
99+
7.00 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
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
259.00 mg   
26
222.00 mg   
33

Iron
0.40 mg   
29
0.36 mg   
31

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
13.00 mg   
28
13.00 mg   
28

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
11.00 mg   
24

Zinc
0.20 mg   
14
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
23.00 mg   
22
21.00 mg   
24

Manganese
0.08 mg   
36
0.07 mg   
38

Copper
0.08 mg   
30
0.06 mg   
37

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
77.00 mg   
26
27.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
18.00 mg   
6
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
86.35 g   
31
82.25 g   
99+

Ash
0.75 g   
15
0.48 g   
28

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   
66.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal   
33
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal   
23
83.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
145.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal   
31
410.00 kcal   
3

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   
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange   
Red   

Inside Color
Yellow   
Red   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Smooth, Sweet   
Sweet   

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.
  
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  

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   
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Russia   

Top Exporter
France   
Poland   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca   
Prunus avium   

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. avium   

Generic Group
Rose   
Rose   

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Difference Between Apricot and Sweet Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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