Calories in Apricots, canned, heavy syrup, drained
Generic food Canned Fruits
Apricots, canned, heavy syrup, drained contains 83 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, whole (182 g) provides about 151 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.11 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.007 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 18.7 g | |
| Protein C | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A ? | 146 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.89 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.055 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 2.8 mg | 0.5% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 143 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| Selenium I | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 96%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.64 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.7 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars18.7 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.11 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.007 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium4 mgabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.77 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.045 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.021 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 1,746 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 39 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 16 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 77.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.38 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 347 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 2,924 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Apricots
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries, canned, light syrup, drained Canned | 88 | 1 g | 22.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Bluberries, canned Canned | 88 | 1 g | 22.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Fig, canned Canned | 76 | 0.56 g | 19.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Blackberries, canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids Canned | 92 | 1.3 g | 23.1 g | 0.14 g |
| Raspberries, canned, red, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 91 | 0.83 g | 23.4 g | 0.12 g |
| Figs, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 88 | 0.38 g | 22.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Peaches, spiced, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 75 | 0.41 g | 20.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Peaches, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 74 | 0.45 g | 19.9 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned apricots?
100 g of canned apricots has 83 kcal. 1 cup, whole (182 g): about 151 kcal. 1 cup, halves (219 g): about 182 kcal.
How much protein is in canned apricots?
Canned apricots contains 0.64 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 cup, whole (182 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is above the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in canned apricots?
Canned apricots has 21.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 18.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned apricots?
Canned apricots contains 0.11 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.007 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned apricots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (16% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned apricots?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does apricots have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, apricots, canned, heavy syrup, drained has 83 kcal, while apricot, raw has 48 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167768. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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