Apricot Nutrition Facts

Overview of Apricot Nutrition

Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca

Order: Rosales

Family: Rosaceae

Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) are believed to have originated from China or Central Asia. Apricots were cultivated as early as 2,000 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.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	48 kcal	2%

Carbohydrates

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

Sterols

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

Fat and Fatty Acids

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

Protein and Amino Acids

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

Vitamins

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 mg	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	96.29 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	-

Minerals

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

Flavonoids

Name	Amount

Others

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 2,000 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/.