Apricot vs. Grapefruit
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Grapefruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
grapefruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and grapefruit:
- Apricot has more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than apricot.
- Apricot has more niacin.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to grapefruit per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 212% more Vitamin C than apricot - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 66% more Vitamin A than grapefruit - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin. Both apricot and grapefruit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.262 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.053 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 69% more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 92% more potassium than grapefruit - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, apricot has more kaempferol and quercetin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more luteolin than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | 0.33 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.6 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
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, apricot has more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and grapefruit contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Apricot | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 686 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 5 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1419 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.029 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .
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FAQ
Does apricot or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does apricot or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.