Milk vs. Apricot
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Apricot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
apricot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and apricot:
- Apricot has 45.5 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than milk.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Milk has 57% less carbohydrates than apricot.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, apricot contains more niacin.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Apricot (Apricots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to apricot per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for apricot, 11:83:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 83% |
| Fat | 35% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 57% less carbohydrates than apricot - milk has 4.8g 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 milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 45% less sugar than apricot - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 136% more protein than apricot - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apricot has 45.5 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and apricot are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and apricot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and apricot are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apricot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 75% more Vitamin A than milk - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than apricot - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apricot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, apricot contains more niacin. Both milk and apricot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Milk | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 823% more calcium than apricot - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Milk and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - milk 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 85% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 1094 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 89 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and apricot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.077 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.077 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does milk or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - milk has 4.8g 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 milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does milk or apricot contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than apricot - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.