Apricot vs Orange – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing apricots to oranges, we picked the apricots.
Why?
Both are great, and it was close!
In terms of macros, apricots have more protein while oranges have more carbs and fiber, the ratio of of which means that apricots have the slightly lower glycemic index, though really, nobody is getting metabolic disease from eating whole fruit. All in all, we’ll call this category a tie.
In the category of vitamins, apricots have more of vitamins A, B3, E, and K, while oranges have more of vitamins B1, B9, and C, making a marginal win for apricots here
When it comes to minerals, apricots have more copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while oranges have more calcium and selenium. A more compelling win for apricots in this round, then!
In other considerations apricots have more polyphenols as well as some cancer-killing properties that oranges can’t boast, and you can read about some of them in the link below.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for apricots, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is best!
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