Pomegranate vs Apricot – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing pomegranate to apricot, we picked the pomegranate.

Why?

Both are great! Top tier fruits. But ultimately, pomegranate does have more to offer:

In terms of macros, pomegranate has more protein, carbs, and fiber (and even a little healthy fat—it’s the seeds); the main deciding factor on macros for fruits is almost always the fiber, and that’s the case here, which is why we hand the win to pomegranates in this category.

In the category of vitamins, pomegranates have more of vitamins B1, B2, b5, B6, B7, B9, K, and choline, while apricots have more of vitamins A, B3, and E. A clear win for pomegranates here.

When it comes to minerals, pomegranate has more copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while apricots boast just a little more calcium and iron. Another easy win for pomegranates.

Looking at polyphenols, apricots finally win a category, with greater overall polyphenol coverage.

Which is good, but not enough to overcome the other three categories all being in pomegranates’ favor—hence the overall win for pomegranates here!

Of course, the solution is to enjoy both! Diversity is good, for exactly such reasons as this.

Want to learn more?

You might like to read:

Pomegranate’s Health Gifts Are Mostly In Its Peel ← in other words, the one part of the fruit you don’t normally eat. However! It can be dried and ground into a powder supplement, or else made in pomegranate tea.

Enjoy!