Blueberries vs dried apricots: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: blueberries scores 67/100 and dried apricots 69/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Blueberries
57 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 148 g
Dried apricots
241 kcal per 100 g. 5 halves: 18 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBlueberries57 vs 241 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDried apricots0.7 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberDried apricots2.4 vs 7.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBlueberries10 vs 53 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDried apricots77 vs 1162 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Blueberries, 100 g | Dried apricots, 100 g | Blueberries, 148 g | Dried apricots, 18 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | 241 kcal | 84 kcal | 42 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 3.4 g | 1.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 63 g | 21 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 53 g | 15 g | 9.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 7.3 g | 3.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | <0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 9.7 mg | 1 mg | 14 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 180 µg | 4.4 µg | 32 µg |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 1162 mg | 114 mg | 203 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2.7 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 55 mg | 8.9 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 32 mg | 8.9 mg | 5.6 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 10 mg | 1.5 mg | 1.8 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.