Dried Apricots — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Dried Apricots — 240 kcal, 3.4g protein and 55.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Dried Apricots (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g | 1.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.0g | 16.5g |
| of which sugars | 53.0g | 15.9g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 7.0g | 2.1g |
| Salt | 0.02g | 0.0g |
Typical values for generic dried apricots; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Dried Apricots?
Dried Apricots has 240 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 72 kcal — about 4% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Dried Apricots keto-friendly?
No. At 55.0g of carbs per 100g (including 53.0g sugars), dried apricots doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Dried Apricots a good source of protein?
Not especially. Dried Apricots provides 3.4g of protein per 100g — around 1.0g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Dried Apricots healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Dried Apricots is high in fibre (7.0g/100g) and low in salt. On the downside, it's high in sugar (53.0g/100g). A typical 30g serving is 72 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, dried apricots is high in sugar (53.0g/100g) and low in salt (0.02g/100g), with 7.0g of fibre. At 240 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Dried Apricots is closest in profile to dried fig pieces, but dried apricots carries more sugar (53.0g sugar vs 48.0g sugar for dried fig pieces).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels