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Dried apricot
Calories & nutrition facts
sulphured, cooked, added sugar
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 113 kcal —
- Protein 1.2 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 25 g 9%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 4.1 g 15%
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 107 µg 12%
- Vitamin C 1.4 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.85 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.19 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 15 mg 1%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 38 mg 3%
- Potassium 443 mg 9%
- Zinc 0.24 mg 2%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
Similar foods
- Semi-dried apricotsready-to-eat161 kcal / 100 g
- Apricotsraw48 kcal / 100 g
- Dehydrated apricotslow-moisture, sulfured, stewed126 kcal / 100 g
- Dried peachsulfured, stewed, with added sugar103 kcal / 100 g
- Canned apricotsugared, canned, drained69 kcal / 100 g
- Dried applesulfured, uncooked243 kcal / 100 g
- Stewed apricotstewed, sugar sweetened, no added fat82 kcal / 100 g
- Processed apricotprocessed56 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen apricotssweetened98 kcal / 100 g
- Canned apricot in sugar syrupcanned, with sugar syrup118 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Dried apricot
How do you soften dried apricots for cooking?
Cover them with hot water and leave for 20–30 minutes, then drain. Use the soaking liquid in a tagine or compote for extra apricot flavour.
Can you add dried apricots straight to a tagine?
Yes. Add them for the final 20–30 minutes of simmering so they soften without falling apart; halve larger ones first.
What can you make with dried apricots besides a snack?
Chop them into porridge, couscous or a fruit-and-nut loaf, or simmer them with a little water and lemon juice for compote. They also pair well with almonds, cinnamon and savoury spices in a tagine.
How should you store dried apricots after opening the packet?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. If they become unusually damp or show mould, discard them.
How can you choose good dried apricots?
Look for fruit that is pliable and evenly dried, without a wet or sticky surface. Bright orange apricots are often treated with sulphur dioxide to preserve their colour; untreated ones are usually darker.
Can you use dried apricots instead of fresh apricots in a recipe?
They work well in slow-cooked dishes, baking and compote, but they are much sweeter and more concentrated than fresh fruit. Use fewer, and add water or other liquid to replace some of the moisture fresh apricots would provide.
How many dried apricots make a sensible snack portion?
A small handful—about 30 g—is a practical portion; that provides 34 kcal and 1.2 g of fibre. Pair them with plain yoghurt or a few nuts if you want a more filling snack.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 1509 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
