Calories in dried apricots
Sulfured, uncooked. 241 kcal (1,008 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Dried apricots provide 241 kcal (1008 kJ) per 100 g, about five times the energy of fresh apricots, because drying removes most of the water and concentrates the sugar (53 g per 100 g). They are a rich source of potassium and also supply fibre, vitamin E, iron and vitamin A from carotenoids. The sulfured kind keeps its bright orange colour from sulphur dioxide added during drying.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 3.5 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 8 kcal | – |
| Energy | 35 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 0 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.2 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 1.87 g | – |
| Starch | 0.01 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Water | 1.1 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 6.3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.001 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.018 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 0.4 µg | <1% |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 1.9 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 1.1 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 40.7 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.014 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 apricot half | 3.5 | 8 | 35 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 1/4 cup | 32.5 | 78 | 328 | 1.1 | 20.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 cup, halves | 130 | 313 | 1,311 | 4.4 | 81.4 | 0.7 |
Things worth knowing
- One dried apricot half (3.5 g) has about 8 kcal / 35 kJ, and a quarter cup (32.5 g) about 78 kcal / 328 kJ.
- A whole dried apricot (two halves, about 7 g) has about the same energy as one fresh apricot (35 g, roughly 17 kcal); it is just much quicker to eat several.
- Per 100 g, dried apricots provide 1162 mg of potassium (about 25% of the Daily Value) and 7.3 g of fibre.
- Unsulfured dried apricots turn dark brown; the colour difference is cosmetic and does not change the calorie count meaningfully.
Converting these figures
One 1 apricot half of dried apricots is 8 kcal, which is 35 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 99 g of dried apricots to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 09032. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.