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1. Apricot Facts
2. Types of Apricots
3. Apricot Nutritional Value
4. Apricot Health Benefits

Apricot Facts

History and Origin

Types of Apricots

Types of Apricots grown and sold in Australia

Apricot Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Apricot ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Apricots, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, halves = 155 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	48	2.4%
Protein	g	1.40	2.8%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.39	0.5%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	11.12	4.0%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.0	7.1%
Sugars, total	g	9.24
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	13	1%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.39	2.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	10	2.4%
Phosphorus, P	mg	23	1.8%
Potassium, K	mg	259	5.5%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.20	1.8%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.078	8.6%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.077	3.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	0.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	10.0	11.1%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.030	2.5%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.040	3.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.600	3.7%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.240	4.8%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.054	3.1%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate (B-9)	mcg	9	2.2%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	96	10.6%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.89	6.0%
Vitamin D	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	3.3	2.7%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.027	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.170
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.077
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	1094
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	19
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	104
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	89

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Apricot Nutritional Value

Apricot Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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