Apricots

Apricots

Apricots are cousins of the peach and arrived in California with the Spanish in the eighteenth century.

These succulent summer beauties get their golden hue from disease-fighting carotenoids and are a favorite of the long-living Hunza people.

Glycemic Index=57
Glycemic Load=5
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,115

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin A
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Because they`re highly perishable and seasonal, 90 percent of the fresh apricots are marketed in June and July. When buying apricots, select plump, reasonably firm fruit with a uniform color. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. If you buy fresh apricots that are not quite ripe, store them in a paper bag at room temperature, away from heat or direct sunlight, for two to three days. Don`t wash the fruits until you`re ready to eat them. Depending on size, there are 8 to 12 apricots per pound.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-whole APRICOTS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 17

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.14 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	3.9 g	*
Sugars	3.2 g	*
Fiber	0.7 g	*
Protein	0.49 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	674.1 IU	13%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.31 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg	1%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	1.2 mg	2%
Folate	3.2 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.21 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	4.6 mg	0%
Copper	0.03 mg	2%
Iron	0.14 mg	1%
Magnesium	3.5 mg	1%
Manganese	0.03 mg	2%
Phosphorous	8 mg	1%
Potassium	90.6 mg	3%
Selenium	0.03 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.35 mg	0%
Zinc	0.07 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	6.6 mcg
Beta-carotene	382.9 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	36.4 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	31.2 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).