Apricot is a small stone fruit eaten raw out of hand, halved into salads, or cooked into jams, compotes and baked goods — it is also widely consumed dried, though this entry covers the raw form. Per 100 g, a raw apricot provides 40 kcal, 0.8 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat, 9 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of dietary fibre, with 7.2 g coming from naturally occurring sugars. Apricots are a notable source of vitamin A at 301 mcg per 100 g, along with 260 mg of potassium and 4.9 mg of vitamin C. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in an apricot?
Raw apricot contains 40 kcal per 100 g. A single medium apricot weighs around 35–40 g, putting one fruit at approximately 14–16 kcal.
How much vitamin A is in an apricot?
Raw apricots contain 301 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, making them one of the more notable fruit sources of this nutrient. The colour comes from beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
Is apricot keto-friendly?
Apricots appear on the keto diet list here, with 9 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fibre per 100 g, giving roughly 7 g of net carbs. Portion size matters on a strict keto plan, but one or two small fruits can fit within a moderate daily carb allowance.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0.50 g |
| Carbs | 44.5 g |
| Sugars | 42.3 g |
| Fiber | 8.3 g |
| Starch | 0.35 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.10 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 71.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.0 mg |
| Magnesium | 43.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 87.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1400 mg |
| Sodium | 21.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg |
| Copper | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium | 2.2 mcg |
| Iodine | 3.4 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 375 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.80 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.015 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 13.9 mg |
Other cooking states of Apricot
Raw apricot (40 kcal).
