Pomegranate and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, 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, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
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, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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
18.70 g
14
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
4.00 g
14
2.00 g
26
Sugar
13.67 g
10
9.00 g
28
Protein
1.67 g
13
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
7.60 mg
13
2.80 mg
29
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Iran
Turkey
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Punica
Prunus
Species
P. granatum
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Rose
Difference Between Pomegranate and Apricot
We might think that Pomegranate and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Apricot belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Apricot is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
