Orange vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oranges and apricots
- Oranges are higher in vitamin C and folate; however, apricots are richer in vitamin A.
- Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 48% higher.
- Oranges have 3 times more folate than apricots. While oranges have 30µg of folate, apricots have only 9µg.
- Apricots have a lower glycemic index (34) than oranges (45).
The food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +432% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +772.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +394.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
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Carbs
~11.12g
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Water
~86.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +639.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 10mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 96µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.94g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 48kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 11.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 9.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
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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
21%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.