Beer vs. Apricot

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Apricot


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of beer versus apricot (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and apricot:

  • Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than beer.
  • Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than beer.
  • Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than beer.
  • Apricot is a great source of potassium.
  • Beer has 68% less carbohydrates than apricot.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and apricot is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.

Beer Apricot
Protein 5% 10%
Carbohydrates 33% 83%
Fat ~ 7%
Alcohol 63% ~

carbohydrates

Beer has 68% less carbohydrates than apricot - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in apricot are made of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

dietary fiber

Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than beer - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Beer has less sugar than apricot - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apricot and beer are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than beer - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than beer - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apricot has more Vitamin E than beer - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Apricot and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Apricot has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12. Both beer and apricot contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Beer Apricot
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.03 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.513 MG 0.6 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG 0.24 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.054 MG
Folate 6 UG 9 UG
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Apricot has 225% more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.

potassium

Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 859% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both beer and apricot contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Beer Apricot
kaempferol 0.81 mg 0.63 mg
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin 0.02 mg 1.63 mg



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Apricot .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does beer or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beer and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.

Does beer or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in apricot are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

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