Dried apricots vs plum: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: dried apricots scores 69/100 and plum 70/100, 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.
Dried apricots
241 kcal per 100 g. 5 halves: 18 g
Plum
46 kcal per 100 g. 1 plum: 66 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPlum241 vs 46 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDried apricots3.4 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberDried apricots7.3 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPlum53 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDried apricots1162 vs 157 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Dried apricots, 100 g | Plum, 100 g | Dried apricots, 18 g | Plum, 66 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 241 kcal | 46 kcal | 42 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g | 11 g | 11 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 53 g | 9.9 g | 9.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g | 1.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | <0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 9.5 mg | 0.2 mg | 6.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 µg | 17 µg | 32 µg | 11 µg |
| Potassium | 1162 mg | 157 mg | 203 mg | 104 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 6 mg | 9.6 mg | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 7 mg | 5.6 mg | 4.6 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0 mg | 1.8 mg | 0 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.