How many calories are in one cup of apricot?

Apricot has 74 calories per cup or 48 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and protein.

How much protein is in one cup of apricot?

One cup of Apricot has 2.2 grams of protein or about 4% of daily recommended intake. Apricot is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in apricot?

Apricot is an excellent source of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium.

Does apricot contain antioxidants?

Apricot contains a number of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoids beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin and flavonoids kaempferol and quercetin.

What's similar to apricot in cooking?

Plums, currants, dates, cranberry, figs, cherries and pears are similar to, or commonly paired with apricot in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Apricot

A common fruit, apricot is a good source of potassium. One cup of apricot contains about 74 calories.

Mint is similar to apricot nutritionally. Other similar foods include cherry tomato, tomato and watermelon.

We compared the key nutrients in apricot (potassium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

plants and vegetables: Mint, Cherry Tomato, Tomato, Bok Choy, Tomato Sauce, Cayenne Pepper, Lima Beans, Nori, Rosemary, Squash, Paprika, Radishes

fruits: Watermelon, Peach, Nectarine, Plums, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Passion Fruit

seafood: Clams

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to apricot are below.

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to apricot. Mint, cherry tomato, tomato, bok choy and tomato sauce are all high in potassium.

Mint

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, mint is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, mint contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin A than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and mint:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Mint (2000 leaves)
259	potassium (MG)	569

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin E than mint by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	70
2	dietary fiber (G)	8
9.2	sugar (G)	0
1.4	protein (G)	3.8
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.25
10	Vitamin C (MG)	32
96	Vitamin A (UG)	212
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0
13	calcium (MG)	243
0.39	iron (MG)	5.1
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.27
0.6	niacin (MG)	1.7
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.34
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.13
9	folate (UG)	114

0.917 | 0.917 | 4.05 Complete Comparison:
Mint vs. Apricot

Cherry Tomato

Similarity: 89%

Cherry tomato is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cherry tomato contains more Vitamin C than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and cherry tomato:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Cherry Tomato (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	212

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin E than cherry tomato by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	16
2	dietary fiber (G)	0.9
9.2	sugar (G)	0
1.4	protein (G)	1.2
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
10	Vitamin C (MG)	16
96	Vitamin A (UG)	75
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0
13	calcium (MG)	5
0.39	iron (MG)	0.47
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.59
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
9	folate (UG)	29

0.89 | 0.89 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Cherry Tomato vs. Apricot

Tomato

Similarity: 89%

Tomato is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tomato contains more Vitamin C than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and tomato:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Tomato (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	237

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber and Vitamin A than tomato by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	18
2	dietary fiber (G)	1.2
9.2	sugar (G)	2.6
1.4	protein (G)	0.88
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
10	Vitamin C (MG)	14
96	Vitamin A (UG)	42
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.54
13	calcium (MG)	10
0.39	iron (MG)	0.27
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.59
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.09
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
9	folate (UG)	15

0.888 | 0.888 | 0.95 Complete Comparison:
Tomato vs. Apricot

Bok Choy

Similarity: 87%

Bok choy is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, bok choy contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and bok choy:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Bok Choy (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	371

A higher water content, bok choy is less nutritionally dense than apricot. Apricot does contain more dietary fiber than bok choy by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	12
2	dietary fiber (G)	1
9.2	sugar (G)	0.83
1.4	protein (G)	1.6
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
10	Vitamin C (MG)	26
96	Vitamin A (UG)	212
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.09
13	calcium (MG)	93
0.39	iron (MG)	1
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.08
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
9	folate (UG)	41

0.866 | 0.866 | 0 Complete Comparison:
Bok Choy vs. Apricot

Tomato Sauce

Similarity: 86%

Tomato sauce is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tomato sauce contains more iron and folate than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and tomato sauce:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Tomato Sauce (3/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	297

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin C and Vitamin A than tomato sauce by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	24
2	dietary fiber (G)	1.5
9.2	sugar (G)	3.6
1.4	protein (G)	1.2
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.04
10	Vitamin C (MG)	7
96	Vitamin A (UG)	22
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	1.4
13	calcium (MG)	14
0.39	iron (MG)	0.96
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.99
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.31
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
9	folate (UG)	9

0.863 | 0.863 | 1.08 Complete Comparison:
Tomato Sauce vs. Apricot

Cayenne Pepper

Similarity: 84%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, cayenne pepper is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cayenne pepper contains more dietary fiber, protein and Vitamin C than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and cayenne pepper:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Cayenne Pepper (56 tsps)
259	potassium (MG)	2014

However, apricot does contain more pantothenic acid than cayenne pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	318
2	dietary fiber (G)	27
9.2	sugar (G)	10
1.4	protein (G)	12
0.03	saturated fat (G)	3.3
10	Vitamin C (MG)	76
96	Vitamin A (UG)	2081
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	30
13	calcium (MG)	148
0.39	iron (MG)	7.8
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.33
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.92
0.6	niacin (MG)	8.7
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	2.5
9	folate (UG)	106

0.842 | 0.842 | 12.64 Complete Comparison:
Cayenne Pepper vs. Apricot

Lima Beans

Similarity: 83%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, lima beans are also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, lima beans contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and calcium than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and lima beans:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Lima Beans (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	467

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin A than lima beans by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	113
2	dietary fiber (G)	4.9
9.2	sugar (G)	1.5
1.4	protein (G)	6.8
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.2
10	Vitamin C (MG)	23
96	Vitamin A (UG)	10
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.32
13	calcium (MG)	34
0.39	iron (MG)	3.1
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.22
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.1
0.6	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.2
9	folate (UG)	34

0.829 | 0.829 | 3.18 Complete Comparison:
Lima Beans vs. Apricot

Nori

Similarity: 83%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, nori is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, nori contains more protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium and iron than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and nori:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Nori (38 bags)
259	potassium (MG)	356

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber than nori by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	35
2	dietary fiber (G)	0.3
9.2	sugar (G)	0.49
1.4	protein (G)	5.8
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.06
10	Vitamin C (MG)	39
96	Vitamin A (UG)	260
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	1
13	calcium (MG)	70
0.39	iron (MG)	1.8
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.45
0.6	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.52
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.16
9	folate (UG)	146

0.826 | 0.826 | 3.47 Complete Comparison:
Nori vs. Apricot

Rosemary

Similarity: 82%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, rosemary is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, rosemary contains more dietary fiber, protein and Vitamin C than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and rosemary:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Rosemary (143 tsps)
259	potassium (MG)	668

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin E than rosemary by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	131
2	dietary fiber (G)	14
9.2	sugar (G)	0
1.4	protein (G)	3.3
0.03	saturated fat (G)	2.8
10	Vitamin C (MG)	22
96	Vitamin A (UG)	146
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0
13	calcium (MG)	317
0.39	iron (MG)	6.7
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.15
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.91
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.8
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.34
9	folate (UG)	109

0.821 | 0.821 | 4.31 Complete Comparison:
Rosemary vs. Apricot

Squash

Similarity: 79%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, squash is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, squash contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium and Vitamin B6 than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and squash:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Squash (1/2 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	284

However, apricot does contain more than squash by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	40
2	dietary fiber (G)	3.2
9.2	sugar (G)	2
1.4	protein (G)	0.9
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
10	Vitamin C (MG)	15
96	Vitamin A (UG)	558
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	1.3
13	calcium (MG)	41
0.39	iron (MG)	0.6
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.07
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.97
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.36
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
9	folate (UG)	19

0.789 | 0.789 | 2.12 Complete Comparison:
Squash vs. Apricot

Paprika

Similarity: 79%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, paprika is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, paprika contains more dietary fiber, protein and Vitamin A than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and paprika:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Paprika (43 tsps)
259	potassium (MG)	2280

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin C than paprika by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	282
2	dietary fiber (G)	35
9.2	sugar (G)	10
1.4	protein (G)	14
0.03	saturated fat (G)	2.1
10	Vitamin C (MG)	0.9
96	Vitamin A (UG)	2463
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	29
13	calcium (MG)	229
0.39	iron (MG)	21
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.33
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	1.2
0.6	niacin (MG)	10
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	2.5
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	2.1
9	folate (UG)	49

0.785 | 0.785 | 13.17 Complete Comparison:
Paprika vs. Apricot

Radishes

Similarity: 78%

Radishes are also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, radishes contains more Vitamin C and calcium than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and radishes:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Radishes (7/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	233

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin A and Vitamin E than radishes by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	16
2	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
9.2	sugar (G)	1.9
1.4	protein (G)	0.68
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
10	Vitamin C (MG)	15
96	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0
13	calcium (MG)	25
0.39	iron (MG)	0.34
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.25
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.17
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
9	folate (UG)	25

0.776 | 0.776 | 0.82 Complete Comparison:
Radishes vs. Apricot

fruits

Several fruits or fruit products offer similar nutrients to apricot including watermelon, peach, nectarine, plums and cantaloupe.

Watermelon

Similarity: 87%

Watermelon contains nutrients similar to apricot, but in smaller amounts overall.

For 100 grams of apricot and watermelon:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Watermelon (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	112

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and potassium than watermelon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	30
2	dietary fiber (G)	0.4
9.2	sugar (G)	6.2
1.4	protein (G)	0.61
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
10	Vitamin C (MG)	8.1
96	Vitamin A (UG)	28
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
13	calcium (MG)	7
0.39	iron (MG)	0.24
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.18
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
9	folate (UG)	3

0.874 | 0.874 | 0.53 Complete Comparison:
Watermelon vs. Apricot

Peach

Similarity: 87%

Peach contains nutrients similar to apricot, but in smaller amounts overall.

For 100 grams of apricot and peach:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Peach (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	122

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E than peach by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	42
2	dietary fiber (G)	1.5
9.2	sugar (G)	0
1.4	protein (G)	0.91
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0
10	Vitamin C (MG)	4.1
96	Vitamin A (UG)	24
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0
13	calcium (MG)	4
0.39	iron (MG)	0.34
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.81
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.15
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
9	folate (UG)	6

0.873 | 0.873 | 0.65 Complete Comparison:
Peach vs. Apricot

Nectarine

Similarity: 87%

Nectarine is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of apricot and nectarine:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Nectarine (3/4 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	201

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than nectarine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	44
2	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
9.2	sugar (G)	7.9
1.4	protein (G)	1.1
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.03
10	Vitamin C (MG)	5.4
96	Vitamin A (UG)	17
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.77
13	calcium (MG)	6
0.39	iron (MG)	0.28
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.6	niacin (MG)	1.1
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
9	folate (UG)	5

0.869 | 0.869 | 0.76 Complete Comparison:
Nectarine vs. Apricot

Plums

Similarity: 86%

Plums contain nutrients similar to apricot, but in smaller amounts overall.

For 100 grams of apricot and plums:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Plums (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	157

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber, Vitamin A and potassium than plums by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	46
2	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
9.2	sugar (G)	9.9
1.4	protein (G)	0.7
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.02
10	Vitamin C (MG)	9.5
96	Vitamin A (UG)	17
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.26
13	calcium (MG)	6
0.39	iron (MG)	0.17
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.14
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
9	folate (UG)	5

0.864 | 0.864 | 0.69 Complete Comparison:
Plums vs. Apricot

Cantaloupe

Similarity: 82%

Cantaloupe is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cantaloupe contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and cantaloupe:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	267

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber than cantaloupe by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	34
2	dietary fiber (G)	0.9
9.2	sugar (G)	7.9
1.4	protein (G)	0.84
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.05
10	Vitamin C (MG)	37
96	Vitamin A (UG)	169
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
13	calcium (MG)	9
0.39	iron (MG)	0.21
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.73
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.11
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
9	folate (UG)	21

0.823 | 0.823 | 1.35 Complete Comparison:
Cantaloupe vs. Apricot

Cherries

Similarity: 82%

Cherries are also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cherries contains more calcium than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and cherries:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Cherries (3/4 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	222

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin C and Vitamin A than cherries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	63
2	dietary fiber (G)	2.1
9.2	sugar (G)	13
1.4	protein (G)	1.1
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.04
10	Vitamin C (MG)	7
96	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.07
13	calcium (MG)	13
0.39	iron (MG)	0.36
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.6	niacin (MG)	0.15
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
9	folate (UG)	4

0.817 | 0.817 | 0.73 Complete Comparison:
Cherries vs. Apricot

Passion Fruit

Similarity: 79%

Passion fruit is also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, passion fruit contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, iron and riboflavin than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and passion fruit:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Passion Fruit (about 3/8 cup)
259	potassium (MG)	348

However, apricot does contain more Vitamin A, thiamin and pantothenic acid than passion fruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	97
2	dietary fiber (G)	10
9.2	sugar (G)	11
1.4	protein (G)	2.2
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.06
10	Vitamin C (MG)	30
96	Vitamin A (UG)	64
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
13	calcium (MG)	12
0.39	iron (MG)	1.6
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.13
0.6	niacin (MG)	1.5
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
9	folate (UG)	14

0.791 | 0.791 | 1.92 Complete Comparison:
Passion Fruit vs. Apricot

seafood

Clams

Similarity: 78%

More nutritionally dense than apricot, clams are also high in potassium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, clams contains more protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and calcium than apricot.

For 100 grams of apricot and clams:

Apricot (5/8 cup)		Clams (3.5 ounces)
259	potassium (MG)	628

However, apricot does contain more dietary fiber and Vitamin E than clams by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

48	calories (KCAL)	148
2	dietary fiber (G)	0
9.2	sugar (G)	0
1.4	protein (G)	26
0.03	saturated fat (G)	0.19
10	Vitamin C (MG)	22
96	Vitamin A (UG)	171
0.89	Vitamin E (MG)	0
13	calcium (MG)	92
0.39	iron (MG)	2.8
0.03	thiamin (MG)	0.15
0.04	riboflavin (MG)	0.43
0.6	niacin (MG)	3.4
0.24	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.68
0.05	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
9	folate (UG)	29
0	Vitamin B12 (UG)	99

0.78 | 0.78 | 6.19 Complete Comparison:
Clams vs. Apricot

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