is an apricot a peach
1 An apricot is smaller than a peach and is sweeter. 2  An apricot has a smooth skin. 3  The peach has a velvety skin. 4  The peach stone is considered to be poisonous. 5  The apricot seed is used for medicinal purposes.each vs Apricot. Members of the prunus family, apricot and peach, are two fruits that are often confused between one another.