Watermelon and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
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, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
7.55 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
0.40 g
99+
2.00 g
26
Sugar
6.20 g
99+
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.61 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg
18
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
29
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
37
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
26
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
40
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg
35
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg
33
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
4.10 mg
27
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.15 g
38
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
112.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.24 mg
99+
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
7.00 mg
38
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
50.00 mg
32
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
91.45 g
6
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.25 g
39
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
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal
18
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Prunus
Species
C. lanatus
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Gourd
Rose
Difference Between Watermelon and Apricot
We might think that Watermelon and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Apricot is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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