Apricot nectar vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Apricot nectar 56
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Apricot nectar 0.170
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Apricot nectar 13.6
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Apricot nectar 0.450
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Apricot nectar 0.100
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 0.400g vs 0.170g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 32 vs 56 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Apricot nectar | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 56 kcal | 32 kcal | +75% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 85.6 g | 91.4 g | -6% |
| Protein | 0.170 g | 0.400 g | -58% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.450 g | 0.300 g | +50% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.6 g | 7.69 g | +77% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.100 g | 1.10 g | -91% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.033 g | 0.068 g | -51% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.186 g | 0.082 g | +127% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 29.7 mg | 1678 mg | -98% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.020 mg | +200% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.015 mg | 0.060 mg | -75% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.150 mg | 0.400 mg | -62% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.040 mg | 0.309 mg | -87% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.037 mg | 0.009 mg | +311% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -93% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 16.0 ug | 38.0 ug | -58% |
| Carotene, beta | 189 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.410 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 12.0 mg | -8% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.100 mg | 0.200 mg | -50% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5.00 mg | 18.0 mg | -72% |
| Phosphorus, P | 5.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -55% |
| Potassium, K | 67.0 mg | 146 mg | -54% |
| Sodium, Na | 8.00 mg | 7.00 mg | +14% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.030 mg | 0.100 mg | -70% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.019 mg | 0.086 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.018 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0.600 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 234 kj | 134 kj | +75% |
| Ash | 0.120 g | 0.200 g | -40% |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 4.11 g | — | |
| Glucose | 4.19 g | — | |
| Fructose | 4.49 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -93% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -93% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 322 IU | 767 IU | -58% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 6.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.20 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.048 g | -40% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.016 g | -75% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.186 g | 0.081 g | +130% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.087 g | 0.090 g | -3% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.087 g | 0.046 g | +89% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.044 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | — | 1.05 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 4.74 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +311% in Apricot nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +200% in Apricot nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid Selenium, Se -100% in Apricot nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -98% in Apricot nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid
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