Side-by-Side Comparison

Apricots vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Sun-kissed golden orange apricots whole and halved on clean ceramic surface
fruits

Apricots

48Calories
1.4Protein
2.0Fiber
10.0Vit C
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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Apricots (raw) with Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-60%
Apricots

Apricots has fewer calories (energy) (48 kcal vs 120 kcal, 72 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+214%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.4 g in Apricots (+3.0 g, +214%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+40%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.0 g in Apricots (+0.80 g, +40%).

Higher Vitamin C
Apricots

Apricots provides 10.0 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+10.0 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Apricots100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
48 kcal2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 48 kcal in Apricots (+72 kcal, +150%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
1.4 g3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.4 g in Apricots (+3.0 g, +214%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
11.1 g4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 11.1 g in Apricots (+10.2 g, +92%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
2.0 g7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.0 g in Apricots (+0.80 g, +40%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.39 g1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.39 g in Apricots (+1.5 g, +392%).

Total SugarsApricots higher
Apricots
9.2 g18% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Apricots provides 9.2 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.4 g, +962%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CApricots higher
Apricots
10.0 mg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Apricots has higher vitamin c (10.0 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Apricots higher
Apricots
96 µg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Apricots provides 96 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+95 µg, +9500%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Apricots
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Apricots and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EApricots higher
Apricots
0.89 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Apricots provides 0.89 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.26 mg, +41%).

Vitamin KApricots higher
Apricots
3.3 µg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Apricots has higher vitamin k (3.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
9.0 µg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 9.0 µg in Apricots (+33 µg, +367%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.03 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.04 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Apricots higher
Apricots
0.60 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Apricots provides 0.60 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.19 mg, +46%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Apricots
0.24 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Both Apricots and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.24 mg).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.05 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Apricots
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Apricots and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
1.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Apricots (+6.0 mg, +600%).

PotassiumApricots higher
Apricots
259 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Apricots provides 259 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+87.0 mg, +51%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
13.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 13.0 mg in Apricots (+4.0 mg, +31%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.39 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.39 mg in Apricots (+1.1 mg, +282%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
10.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Apricots (+54.0 mg, +540%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
23.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 23.0 mg in Apricots (+129 mg, +561%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.20 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.20 mg in Apricots (+0.89 mg, +445%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apricots
0.03 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.03 g in Apricots (+0.20 g, +752%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Apricots leads in 7 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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