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Egg vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggs and apricots

  • Eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, apricots are richer in vitamin A.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 214% more than apricots.
  • Apricots have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricots is 34, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Apricots, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more IronIron +205.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2464.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +196.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Egg
Egg
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +482.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +10392.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +798.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2620.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2298.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1736.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg Apricot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Apricot DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.078mg 214%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 0.1µg 56%
Choline 293.8mg 2.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.04mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.24mg 23%
Protein 12.58g 1.4g 22%
Phosphorus 172mg 23mg 21%
Fats 10.61g 0.39g 16%
Saturated fat 3.267g 0.027g 15%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.17g 10%
Iron 1.19mg 0.39mg 10%
Folate 44µg 9µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.077g 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin A 149µg 96µg 6%
Sodium 124mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.054mg 5%
Calories 155kcal 48kcal 5%
Potassium 126mg 259mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.6mg 3%
Carbs 1.12g 11.12g 3%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.077mg 2%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.89mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 9.12g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 9.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Apricot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Egg
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.