Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
  
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
  
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, 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
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
241.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
  
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Orange, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Smooth, Sweet
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-8
  
6.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Dry, Hot
  
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
- 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
Turkey
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Poland
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
  
Prunus armeniaca
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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. cerasus
  
P. armeniaca
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Rose
  
Compare Sour Cherry and Apricot
It is important compare Sour Cherry and Apricot as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Sour Cherry Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, cures headache and digestive aid.
Apricot Benefits: boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Sour Cherry are: acts as moisturizer, protects hair, regulates hair growth and rejuvenates scalp and hair benefits of Apricot are: good conditioner, regulates hair growth, rejuvenates scalp, softening mask and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, fainting, itching, nasal congestion, nausea, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, tingling sensation in mouth, vomiting and wheezing and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal cramps, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, diarrhea, itching of mouth, itching sensation in throat, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, vomiting and wheezing. Get sorted Sour Cherry vs Apricot comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.