Eggplant and Apricot

Eggplant

Apricot

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.88 g

99+

11.00 g

99+

Fiber

3.00 g

2.00 g

Sugar

3.53 g

99+

9.00 g

Protein

0.98 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.17

0.13

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Not Available

96.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg

0.60 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg

0.24 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg

99+

10.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg

0.89 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

3.30 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg

89.00 mcg

Choline

6.90 mg

2.80 mg

Fat

0.18 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg

259.00 mg

Iron

0.23 mg

99+

0.40 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

13.00 mg

Magnesium

14.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.16 mg

0.20 mg

Phosphorus

24.00 mg

23.00 mg

Manganese

0.23 mg

0.08 mg

Copper

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.30 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

63.00 mg

77.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

18.00 mg

Water Content

92.30 g

86.35 g

Ash

0.66 g

0.75 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal

48.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

241.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

58.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

265.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

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

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

India

China

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7

6.5-8

Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Turkey

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Solanaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Solanum

Prunus

Species

S. melongena

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Eggplant and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Apricot with peel is 25.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Apricot 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 Eggplant and Apricot is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.