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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Apricot: Nutritional Value:










The impressive health benefits of apricots are due to the wide range of nutrients present in it. Apricot is rich in vitamins like beta-carotene, Vitamin A, C E and K. It is rich in minerals like iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus. It is also a good source of antioxidants, dietary fiber and flavonoids.


Apricots (Prunus armeniaca), fresh,
Nutritive Value per 100 g,
Total-ORAC umol TE/100 g-1115. 
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA
Energy 50 Kcal 2.50%
Carbohydrates 11 g 8.50%
Protein 1.4 g 2.50%
Total Fat 0.4 g 1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 5%
Vitamins
Folates 9 µg 2%
Niacin 0.600 mg 4%
Pantothenic acid 0.240 mg 5%
Pyridoxine 0.054 mg 5%
Riboflavin 0.040 mg 3%
Thiamin 0.030 mg 2.50%
Vitamin A 1926 IU 64%
Vitamin C 10 mg 16%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.3 µg 3%
Electrolytes
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Potassium 259 mg 5.50%
Minerals
Calcium 13 mg 1.30%
Copper
Iron 0.39 mg 5%
Magnesium 10 mg 2.50%
Manganese 0.077 mg 3%
Phosphorus 23 mg 3%
Zinc 0.2 mg 2%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-α 19 µg -
Carotene–ß 1094 µg -
Crypto-xanthin-ß 104 µg -
Lutein-zeaxanthin 89 µg -

Source : http://www.healthbeckon.com/apricots-benefits-and-uses/

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