Apricot vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and zucchini:
- Both zucchini and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than zucchini, however, zucchini contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than zucchini.
- Zucchini has 65% less calories than apricot.
- Zucchini has 72% less carbohydrates than apricot.
- Zucchini has 73% less sugar than apricot.
- Zucchini has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini has 65% less calories than apricot - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:6 and for zucchini, 24:60:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 60% |
| Fat | 6% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini has 72% less carbohydrates than apricot - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in zucchini are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apricot has 100% more dietary fiber than zucchini - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini has 73% less sugar than apricot - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and apricot are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 79% more Vitamin C than apricot - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than zucchini - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apricot and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Zucchini and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both zucchini and apricot are high in potassium. Zucchini is very similar to apricot for potassium - zucchini has 261mg 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 has more beta-carotene than zucchini per 100 grams, however, zucchini contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 120 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than zucchini per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.031 G |
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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 zucchini or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini has 70% less calories than apricot - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does zucchini or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apricot - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in zucchini are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does zucchini or apricot contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and apricot are high in potassium. Zucchini is very similar to apricot for potassium - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.