Apricot vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and peas:
- Both peas and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apricot has 41% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 70% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 185% more dietary fiber than apricot - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 287% more protein than apricot - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and apricot are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 300% more Vitamin C than apricot - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 153% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 652% more Vitamin K than apricot - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, apricot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Apricot | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 92% more calcium than apricot - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 277% more iron than apricot - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and apricot are high in potassium. Pea is very similar to pea for potassium - pea has 244mg 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 pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and peas contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does peas or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Apricot has 40% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does peas or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or apricot contain more potassium?
Both peas and apricot are high in potassium. Pea is very similar to pea for potassium - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.