Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for Apricots
- ½ cup apricots, sliced: 7.5 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1.5 grams fiber and 40 calories
- 1 medium apricot (35 grams or a little over an ounce): 3 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 17 calories
Glycemic Index for Apricots
One study of fresh apricots had an average glycemic index of 57.More Information About the Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load of Apricots
- ½ cup apricots, sliced: 3
1 medium apricot (35 grams, or a little over an ounce): 1
More Information About the Glycemic Load
Health Benefits of Apricots
Apricots are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. They also are a good source of potassium. Apricots also contain relatively large amounts of phytonutrients, especially beta-carotene which may help protect our cells from damage.More Information About Apricots at Calorie Count Plus.
Sources:
Leroux, MarcusFoster-Powell, Kaye, Holt, Susanna and Brand-Miller, Janette. "International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, (2002).
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.


