Apricot vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and watermelon:
- Apricot has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than apricot.
- Apricot has more niacin.
- Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than watermelon.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to watermelon for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 90% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apricot has signficantly more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and apricot are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 243% more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Apricot has more niacin. Both apricot and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 131% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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 has more quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more luteolin than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and watermelon contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Apricot | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.63 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.63 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.46 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, apricot has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and watermelon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 0.05 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does watermelon or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.