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Gooseberry and Apricot

Gooseberry
Apricot
Apricot and Gooseberry


Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention  
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, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne  
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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
Gastric irritation  
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  
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, Morning time (before lunch)  
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
10.18 g  
99+
11.00 g  
99+
Fiber
4.30 g  
13
2.00 g  
28
Sugar
4.40 g  
99+
9.00 g  
35
Protein
0.88 g  
31
1.40 g  
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.13  
13
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg  
26
96.00 mcg  
8
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.03 mg  
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
30
0.04 mg  
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg  
99+
0.60 mg  
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg  
17
0.24 mg  
25
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
20
0.05 mg  
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
9.00 mcg  
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg  
33
10.00 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg  
25
0.89 mg  
13
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg  
25
3.30 mcg  
21
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
70.00 mcg  
23
89.00 mcg  
17
Choline
0.00 mg  
39
2.80 mg  
34
Fat
0.58 g  
15
0.40 g  
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
198.00 mg  
37
259.00 mg  
26
Iron
0.31 mg  
34
0.40 mg  
29
Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.00 mg  
20
Calcium
25.00 mg  
18
13.00 mg  
29
Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.20 mg  
14
Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
23.00 mg  
22
Manganese
0.14 mg  
27
0.08 mg  
40
Copper
0.07 mg  
32
0.08 mg  
30
Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.10 mcg  
16
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
46.00 mg  
19
0.00 mg  
99+
Omega 6s
271.00 mg  
6
77.00 mg  
26
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
26
18.00 mg  
10
Water Content
87.87 g  
24
86.35 g  
33
Ash
0.49 g  
28
0.75 g  
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal  
37
48.00 kcal  
33
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
44.00 kcal  
35
48.00 kcal  
32
Calories in Frozen Form
44.00 kcal  
36
48.00 kcal  
32
Calories in Dried Form
360.00 kcal  
10
241.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal  
21
63.00 kcal  
25
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal  
37
58.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
200.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal  
99+
265.00 kcal  
33
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit  
Tree fruit  
Season
Summer  
Summer  
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith  
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa  
Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow  
Orange, Yellowish-orange  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green  
Yellow  
Shape
Round  
Oval  
Texture
Crispy  
Fleshy  
Taste
Astringent  
Smooth, Sweet  
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia  
China  
Grows on
Trees  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained  
Well-drained  
Soil pH
6-6.8  
6.5-8  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm  
Dry, Hot  
Facts
Facts about
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  
  • 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
Germany  
Turkey  
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom  
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan  
Top Importer
-  
United States of America  
Top Exporter
-  
France  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa  
Prunus armeniaca  
Synonym
Ribes grossularia  
Prunus Armeniaca  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  
Order
Saxifragales  
Rosales  
Family
Grossulariaceae  
Rosaceae  
Genus
Ribes  
Prunus  
Species
R. uva-crispa  
P. armeniaca  
Generic Group
Saxifrage  
Rose  
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Difference Between Gooseberry and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Apricot with peel is 44.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Apricot is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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