Apricot
What it is
Apricot is a fruit eaten fresh or in prepared forms. This entry uses raw apricot as its reference food; dried apricots, juice, and canned fruit require different nutrition records.
What it does
The raw fruit supplies 2 g of fiber and 259 mg of potassium per 100 g. It also contains beta-carotene, a pigment the body can convert to vitamin A. Vitamin A supports normal vision; that established nutrient role does not mean apricots treat an eye condition.
Research context and ingredient forms
USDA reports vitamin A as retinol activity equivalents, or RAE, as well as listing beta-carotene separately. These are related measurements, not two amounts of vitamin A to add together.
Using this information
Use edible fruit weight for the table. If comparing fresh and dried apricots, match the portion weights and choose a record for each form. The same number of pieces can represent different weights.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 48 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.1 g per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2 g per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 259 mg per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10 mg per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carotene, beta | 1090 µg per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 96 µg per 100 g edible portion | Apricots, raw; Apricots, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Apricots, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin A and Carotenoids: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.