Gojiberry and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after 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
69.21 g
3
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
2.00 g
26
Sugar
13.00 g
11
9.00 g
28
Protein
14.07 g
1
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20
7
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg
1
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg
38
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
0.00 mg
32
2.80 mg
29
Fat
1.00 g
6
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg
1
259.00 mg
26
Iron
9.00 mg
1
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
24.00 mg
4
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
100.00 mg
1
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
0.00 mg
31
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
2.70 mg
1
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
0.00 mg
99+
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.08 mg
36
Copper
2.00 mg
1
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
63.70 mcg
1
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
0.00 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal
36
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal
99+
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal
29
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
No Types
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Scarlet red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.8-8.1
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
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
Lycium barbarum
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lycium
Prunus
Species
L. barbarum
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Gojiberry and Apricot
We might think that Gojiberry and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Apricot with peel is 32.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Apricot is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
