Benefits Of ApricotsOne of the benefits of apricots is that they are low in calories and that they are one of the most nutritious fruits we can find!They have especially high levels of vitamin A, beta carotene and vitamin C. They also contain good amounts of iron, protein, calcium, zinc, vitamin K, potassium, folic acid (vitamin B9) and fiber! ~Benefits Of Dried Apricots~ Dried apricots can actually be an important non-animal source of iron. And like fresh apricots, dried apricots are also high in fiber, beta carotene and potassium. Buy sulfite free dried apricots. They are usually more brownish in color than those containing sulfates, but they taste the same. Sulfates should always be avoided. Apricot Nutrition Facts (1 cup/155 grams) Fiber 3.1 grams = 12% of the DV Vitamin A 2985 IU = 60% of the DV Vitamin C 15.5 mg = 26% of the DV Vitamin E 1.5 mg = 7% of the DV Vitamin K 5.1 mcg = 6% of the DV Riboflavin 0.1 mg = 4% of the DV Niacin 0.9 mg = 5% of the DV Vitamin B6 0.1 mg = 4% of the DV Potassium 400 mg = 11% of the DV Manganese 0.1 mg = 6% of the DV Iron 0.6 mg = 3% of the DV Calcium 20.2 mg = 2% of the DV Protein 2.2 grams = 4% of the DV Fat 0.6 gram and of course 0% of it is saturated Calories per cup is about 74 but per apricot it is as low as 15-20 calories.
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