Apricot

Tamarind

Apricot and Tamarind

Apricot

Tamarind

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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

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

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

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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

Prevents hair loss

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, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.00 g62.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.00 g5.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.00 g57.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g2.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.130.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.43 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.15 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg1.94 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg3.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg2.80 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.80 mg8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.60 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg628.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.40 mg2.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg74.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg92.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.20 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

23.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg1.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

77.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.35 g82.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.75 g0.09 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal239.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcal239.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcal187.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal128.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal239.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal28.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal254.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal239.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

Yellow

Brown

Shape

Oval

Curving Cylinder

Texture

Fleshy

Tough

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Sour-Sweet

Origin

China

Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-85.6-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

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.

Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Turkey

India

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

France

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Prunus Armeniaca

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Rosaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Prunus

Tamarindus

Species

P. armeniaca

Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

Rose

Tamarind Sub

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Difference Between Apricot and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Tamarind with peel is 48.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Rosales and Fabales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.