Apricot vs. Cranberry Juice

Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Cranberry Juice


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

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

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

  • Apricot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than cranberry juice.
  • Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than cranberry juice.
  • Apricot is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and cranberry juice 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cranberry juice per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for cranberry juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Cranberry Juice
Protein 10% 3%
Carbohydrates 83% 95%
Fat 7% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in cranberry juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cranberry juice and apricot are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Apricot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both apricot and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Apricot Cranberry Juice
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.009 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.018 MG
Niacin 0.6 MG 0.091 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.24 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.054 MG 0.052 MG
Folate 9 UG 1 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.

potassium

Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 236% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both apricot and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Apricot Cranberry Juice
beta-carotene 1094 UG 27 UG
alpha-carotene 19 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG 68 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Apricot Cranberry Juice
linoleic acid 0.077 G 0.042 G
Total 0.077 G 0.042 G



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 Apricot or Cranberry Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) .

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FAQ

Does cranberry juice or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.

Does cranberry juice or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cranberry juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.