How healthy is apricot?
Is apricot healthy? Yes, for most people. Apricot scores 78/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 48 kcal, 10 mg vitamin C and 96 µg vitamin A. Apricots are a good source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene) for very few calories. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Apricot ranks higher than 78% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C23%
- Vitamin A22%
- Fiber15%
- Vitamin E12%
- Potassium11%
- Protein6%
- Magnesium5%
- Iron5%
- Calcium2%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 101 minus 0 = 101. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in apricot?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 48 kcal | 34 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 7.8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 9.2 g | 6.5 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 96 µg | 67 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9 mg | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 13 mg | 9.1 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 181 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0.7 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Apricots, raw" (FDC 171697). Values rounded.
Why is apricot good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use it
- Snacks and lunchboxes
- Baking
What should you watch out for?
- Dried apricots are much denser in sugar and calories, and some are treated with sulfites.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.