Peach and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate
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, Eye care
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, 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
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
9.54 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
2.00 g
26
Sugar
8.39 g
32
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.91 g
29
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
16.00 mcg
23
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
35
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
29
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.81 mg
12
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.15 mg
40
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
6.60 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg
15
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg
24
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
91.00 mcg
14
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
6.10 mg
19
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.25 g
31
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
190.00 mg
40
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.25 mg
40
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
20.00 mg
25
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.06 mg
40
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.68 mg
2
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
84.00 mg
23
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
10.00 mg
8
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
88.87 g
16
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.43 g
31
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
39.00 kcal
32
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
39.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
239.00 kcal
35
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
54.00 kcal
20
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
375.00 kcal
3
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
223.00 kcal
40
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- In china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
- 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
Greece, Italy, Spain, 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 Peach and Apricot
We might think that Peach and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Peach and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Peach and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Peach and Apricot with peel is 39.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Peach 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 Peach and Apricot is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Peach belongs to Rosaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Peach 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.
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