NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF APRICOT
When the chemical composition of fresh apricot is inspected, it has been observed
that 11 different sorts provide average 71 kcal energy, and that their protein and fat levels
were low.
Ash and cellulose values of apricot samples, comprising average 17%
carbohydrate and 80% moisture, have been founds as 0,65% and 1,28% respectively. As
for mineral levels; its sodium level is low and potassium level is high, and this is deemed an
important quality for health.
As for vitamins, it has been observed that apricot is a good
source of Carotene, which is the pre-item of vitaminA.
