Nectarine and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, 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, Headache, Nausea
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, 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
10.60 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
1.70 g
29
2.00 g
26
Sugar
7.90 g
37
9.00 g
28
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
6.20 mg
18
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
87.60 g
24
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
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
259.00 kcal
26
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- 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
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Species
P. persica
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Nectarine and Apricot
We might think that Nectarine and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Apricot with peel is 44.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Apricot is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
