Apricot vs. Blueberry

Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Blueberry


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apricot versus blueberry (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and blueberry:

  • Apricot has more pantothenic acid.
  • Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than blueberry.
  • Apricot is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot and blueberry is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to blueberry for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for blueberry, 5:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Blueberry
Protein 11% 5%
Carbohydrates 83% 91%
Fat 7% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - apricot has 9.2g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

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Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apricot and blueberry are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than blueberry - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Apricot has more pantothenic acid. Both apricot and blueberry contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apricot Blueberry
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.037 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.041 MG
Niacin 0.6 MG 0.418 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.24 MG 0.124 MG
Vitamin B6 0.054 MG 0.052 MG
Folate 9 UG 6 UG

Minerals

calcium

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 236% more potassium than blueberry - apricot has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 Blueberry
kaempferol 0.63 mg 1.66 mg
Quercetin 1.63 mg 7.67 mg
luteolin ~ 0.2 mg
myricetin ~ 1.3 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, both apricot and blueberry contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Apricot Blueberry
beta-carotene 1094 UG 32 UG
alpha-carotene 19 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 89 UG 80 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and blueberry contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Apricot Blueberry
linoleic acid 0.077 G 0.088 G
Total 0.077 G 0.088 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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) .

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FAQ

Does apricot or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does apricot or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.