Huckleberry and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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
8.70 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
2.00 g
26
Sugar
Not Available
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
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)
Not Available
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
Not Available
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
Not Available
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
Not Available
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
Not Available
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
Not Available
0.08 mg
36
Copper
Not Available
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
Not Available
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
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
90.70 g
9
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.10 g
99+
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal
34
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
55.00 kcal
25
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal
1
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal
7
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Purple
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
North America
China
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4-6
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Canada
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Prunus
Species
G. brachycera
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Heath
Rose
Difference Between Huckleberry and Apricot
We might think that Huckleberry and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Apricot with peel is 37.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Apricot is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
