Dried Apricots
Golden dried apricots are one of the best natural snacks, rich in fibre and minerals. Many are surprised that dried apricots have a low glycemic index (≈30) according to clinical review; their soluble fibre (pectin) slows the breakdown of their natural sugars, giving calm, sustained energy.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Keep your portion to 3 or 4 apricots as a snack after exercise or between meals, and pair them with a few raw almonds or walnuts for more fullness and even slower absorption.
Best preparation methods
Choose brown, sun-dried apricots without added sulphur dioxide, and rinse and briefly soak them in lukewarm water if you prefer a softer texture.
Important Nutritional Note
Drying concentrates the sugars and calories into a smaller size, so counting your portion by number rather than eating freely is the way to keep blood sugar balanced.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 241 kcal | 72.3 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63 g | 18.9 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7.3 g | 2.2 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Dates & dried fruit with a glycemic index (7), it ranks 3 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Are Dried Apricots good for weight loss?
It can be included in moderation: it contains 7.3 g of fibre per 100 g, which supports fullness, and a 30 g portion gives 72 kcal.
How do Dried Apricots affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 30 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 30 g portion has a glycemic load of 5 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dried Apricots?
A typical 30 g portion of Dried Apricots provides about 72 kcal, 1 g protein, 18.9 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat and 2.2 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.