Apricot vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and pineapple juice:
- Apricot has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, pineapple juice contains more folate.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pineapple juice.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than pineapple juice.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 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 pineapple juice per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 95% |
| Fat | 7% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and apricot are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, pineapple juice contains more folate. Both apricot and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg 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,
| Apricot | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.024 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 Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does pineapple juice or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.