Eggplant and 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
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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
100 g
Carbs
5.88 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
3.00 g
20
2.00 g
26
Sugar
3.53 g
99+
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.98 g
27
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17
10
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
25
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
25
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg
19
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
17
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
18
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg
12
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg
23
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg
24
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
6.90 mg
15
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.18 g
35
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
229.00 mg
31
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.23 mg
99+
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
14.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.23 mg
19
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.08 mg
28
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.30 mcg
14
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
13.00 mg
28
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
63.00 mg
28
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
92.30 g
5
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal
39
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
265.00 kcal
31
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
No
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
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
No
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
No
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
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Solanum
Prunus
Species
S. melongena
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
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 and 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.
