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Dried apricot
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 188 kcal —
- Protein 4.8 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 43 g 16%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 7.7 g 28%
- Sugars 43 g —
- Sodium 56 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 105 µg 12%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 3 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.7 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 92 mg 7%
- Iron 4.1 mg 23%
- Magnesium 65 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 120 mg 10%
- Potassium 1880 mg 40%
- Zinc 0.7 mg 6%
- Copper 0.4 mg 44%
- Manganese 0.4 mg 17%
- Selenium 7 µg 13%
Similar foods
- Semi-dried apricotsready-to-eat161 kcal / 100 g
- Dehydrated apricotsdehydrated356 kcal / 100 g
- Apricotsraw48 kcal / 100 g
- Albaricoque42 kcal / 100 g
- Dried pear207 kcal / 100 g
- Processed apricotprocessed56 kcal / 100 g
- Dried mixed fruit223 kcal / 100 g
- Stewed apricotstewed47 kcal / 100 g
- Apricot jam239 kcal / 100 g
- Prunes199 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Dried apricot
How many dried apricots make a sensible snack?
A small handful—about 30 g, usually four to six pieces—is a practical portion. Pair them with plain yoghurt or a few nuts if you want a more substantial snack.
Do you need to soak dried apricots before eating them?
No: they are ready to eat straight from the packet. To soften them for porridge, baking or a tagine, cover with hot water for 10–15 minutes, then drain; save the soaking water for cooking if you like.
How can you use dried apricots in cooking?
Chop them into porridge, flapjacks, couscous or a fruit cake. For a savoury dish, simmer them with onions and spices in a tagine until plump and tender.
How should you store dried apricots?
Keep them sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate them if the packet recommends it or if your kitchen is warm and humid.
Can you use dried apricots instead of fresh apricots in a recipe?
Not as a straight swap: dried apricots are sweeter, denser and contain much less water. Chop them into cakes or stews, or soak them first if the recipe needs softer fruit; reduce other liquid only when the recipe can spare it.
Are dried apricots higher in fibre than dried pears?
No. Dried pears have 8.3 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 7.7 g in dried apricots.
Why are some dried apricots bright orange and others brown?
The bright orange colour often comes from sulphur dioxide used to preserve the fruit’s colour; unsulphured apricots commonly darken to brown during drying. If sulphites are a concern for you, choose a packet labelled sulphite-free.
Can young children eat dried apricots safely?
Whole, chewy pieces can be difficult for young children to manage. Chop them into small pieces, soften them in hot water, and supervise your child while they eat.
Source: CoFID (UK) 14-031 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
