Apricot Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2024-05-22

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




Apricot


Overview of Apricot Nutrition

Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca


Order: Rosales


Family: Rosaceae


In brief apricot has: vitamin C (10.00 mg | 11% DV) vitamin A (96.00 mcg | 11% DV) potassium (259.00 mg | 6% DV) Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) are believed to have originated from China or Central Asia. Apricots were cultivated as early as 2000 BCE and spread to Europe by the Silk Road. They are often available in the late spring through summer. Their skins are smooth and velvety with rosy blushes ranging from pale yellow to burnt orange, depending on the variety and how ripe they are. Apricots resemble a peach or plum in taste and have a big seed inside. Apricots are low in calories (48 kcal or 2% daily value [DV]) and carbohydrates (4% DV) and are also a good source of vitamins, especially vitamins C and A. According to our data, apricots contain 11% vitamin A, which is higher than many kinds of fruits. Apricots are also rich in vitamins C (11% DV). Vitamin C helps to build collagen, protect our skin from UV damage and environmental pollutants. Eating apricots are very efficient for those who do not drink enough water per day because it contains 86.35 g of water, which is useful for staying hydrated. Drinking enough water helps our blood circulate waste products and nutrients throughout our bodies. Moreover, apricots are a potassium-rich fruit (6% DV). Potassium is an important mineral for nerve/muscle function. Due to their tastiness, apricots are cooked in many different forms such as snacks or salad. Apricots can also be used as a replacement for peaches or plums in most recipes.



Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 48 kcal 2%


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 11.12 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.00 g 7%
Sugars 9.24 g
Starch - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols 18.00 mg


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.39 g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.03 g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total 0.08 g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
0.08 g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
0.00 g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
0.00 g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
0.00 g
Trans Fat 0.00 g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 1.40 g 3%
  • Tryptophan
0.01 g
  • Threonine
0.05 g
  • Isoleucine
0.04 g
  • Leucine
0.08 g
  • Lysine
0.10 g
  • Methionine
0.01 g
  • Cystine
0.00 g
  • Phenylalanine
0.05 g
  • Tyrosine
0.03 g
  • Valine
0.05 g
  • Arginine
0.04 g
  • Histidine
0.03 g
  • Alanine
0.07 g
  • Aspartic Acid
0.31 g
  • Glutamic Acid
0.16 g
  • Glycine
0.04 g
  • Proline
0.10 g
  • Serine
0.08 g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C 10.00 mg 11%
Thiamin 0.03 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.04 mg 3%
Niacin 0.60 mg 4%
Pantothenic Acid 0.24 mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
Folate, total 9.00 mcg 2%
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
9.00 mcg
Choline 2.80 mg 1%
Betaine - mg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, total 96.00 mcg 11%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
96.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
1094.00 mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
19.00 mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
104.00 mcg
Lycopene 0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin 89.00 mcg
Vitamin E, total 0.89 mg 6%
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
0.89 mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 3.30 mcg 3%
Biotin - mcg -


Name Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 13.00 mg 1%
Iron 0.39 mg 2%
Magnesium 10.00 mg 2%
Phosphorus 23.00 mg 2%
Potassium 259.00 mg 6%
Sodium 1.00 mg 0%
Zinc 0.20 mg 2%
Copper 0.08 mg 9%
Manganese 0.08 mg 3%
Selenium 0.10 mcg 0%
Iodine - mcg -
Chromium - mcg -
Molybdenum - mcg -
Chloride - mg -
Fluoride - mg


Name Amount


Name Amount
Water 86.35 g
Ash 0.75 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


Reference(s):

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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