Food guide

Dried Apricots

Sun-dried apricot halves that concentrate potassium, fibre and beta-carotene into a small handful.

FruitFibre-RichPlant-Based

Dried Apricots, a nutrient-dense fruit food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of dried apricots, dried for fair comparison. Typical serving: 40 g dried — 96 kcal per 40 g serving.

Nutrition information for Dried Apricots
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (40 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	240 kcal	96 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.5 g	1.4 g	1.5 g
Carbohydrate	62.5 g	25 g	26 g
Fat	0.5 g	0.2 g	0.2 g
Fibre	7.3 g	2.9 g	3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of dried apricots, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Dried Apricots
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (40 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	180 µg	72 µg	20%
Vitamin C	1 mg	0.4 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	4.3 mg	1.7 mg	29%
Vitamin K	3.1 µg	1.2 µg	3%
Thiamin	0.015 mg	0.006 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.074 mg	0.03 mg	6%
Niacin	2.6 mg	1 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	0.14 mg	0.056 mg	8%
Folate	10 µg	4 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.52 mg	0.21 mg	10%
Choline	13.9 mg	5.6 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	55 mg	22 mg	4%
Iron	2.7 mg	1.1 mg	15%
Magnesium	32 mg	12.8 mg	8%
Phosphorus	71 mg	28.4 mg	6%
Potassium	1162 mg	465 mg	25%
Sodium	10 mg	4 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.39 mg	0.16 mg	4%
Selenium	2.2 µg	0.88 µg	4%
Copper	0.34 mg	0.14 mg	38%
Manganese	0.24 mg	0.096 mg	10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat dried apricots?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Sun-dried apricot halves that concentrate potassium, fibre and beta-carotene into a small handful.

How to include it

Eat as it is, or pair with yogurt or oats for protein.
Typical pairing ideas: Almonds, Yogurt, Oats.

Things to consider

Dried foods are calorie-dense; weigh a portion rather than eating from the bag.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.