Apricot vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and peach:
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than peach.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot and peach contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in carbs and similar to peach for protein and fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 87% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 33% more dietary fiber than peach - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than apricot - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Apricot and peach contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and peach are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 144% more Vitamin C than peach - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than peach - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot has more Vitamin E than peach - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apricot and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both apricot and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot has 225% more calcium than peach - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Apricot and peach contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than peach - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 peach contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 224 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 132 UG |
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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FAQ
Does apricot or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot and peach contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does apricot or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.