Is processed apricot good for weight loss and diabetes?

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrient	Per 100 g
Energy	56 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbohydrate	10.9 g
Fibre	0.6 g
Sugars	4.4 g
Fat	0.6 g
Vitamin C	8 mg
Iron	1.1 mg
Potassium	95 mg

Where its calories come from

Protein 11%
Carbohydrate 79%
Fat 10%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of processed apricot?

About 56 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 112 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

12%Vitamin C
8 mg

4%Iron
1.1 mg

3%Protein
1.5 g

3%Potassium
95 mg

2%Folate
5.4 µg

2%Zinc
0.3 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E006. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is processed apricot good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 56 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 10.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, so watch the portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 10.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, so watch the portion.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

Not a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 56 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 10.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, so watch the portion.

MenopauseFine as part of a mealNot a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

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