Calories of apricots: the composition of the fruit;is it worth eating apricots in large quantities?

Everyone knows a useful product that contains a lot of vitamins and trace elements - apricots, which even children like so much. However, almost all children can not be afraid to gain extra pounds, it's even good for them, but their parents or just individuals of non-child age, it is worth several times to think before you are indiscriminately eating this fruit. In this article, the caloric content of apricots( fresh) will be considered, and also the question is discussed: is it worth eating apricots in large quantities.

Calories in apricot and the beneficial properties of

The caloric content of 1 apricot is quite low, compared to other fruits, and is only 41kcal per 100g. Proteins 0.9g, carbohydrates 10.8g, and fat is very small, only 0.1g.

The nutritional value of an apricot, in fact, is not as great as many would have thought, but the human body does not need it, as, for example, in greenery( cabbage, parsley, dill, etc.).However, in the composition of really enough useful elements that could be useful to the human body. So, in 100g of apricot contains:

1. Vitamin A - 0.26mg
2. Vitamin B2 - 0.06mg;
3. Vitamin B5 - 0.3 mg;
4. Vitamin B9 - 0.003 mg;
5. Vitamin C - 10mg
6. Vitamin E - 1.1mg
7. Potassium - 305mg;Calcium - 28 mg;
8. Phosphorus - 26 mg;
9. Magnesium - 8 mg;
10. Aluminum - 0.3 mg;
11. Copper - 0.14mg

Surely you noticed that vitamin C in the apricot is suspiciously much, if compared with the number of other elements of the same list. It is worth noting that this vitamin is also called ascorbic acid, and it helps protect tissues from free radicals, forms collagen fibers. Also, thanks to the work of vitamins A and C, heavy metals and slags are removed from the body.

Group B vitamins, in particular B2, promote oxidation-reduction processes in the body, due to its sufficient content, your nails and hair grow well and do not drop out. Vitamin B5 metabolizes amino acids, fats and carbohydrates, but an overdose of the vitamin causes irritation and pain in the stomach. But vitamin B9 is one of those that most often does not get to the body in the right amount, and in fact it improves the blood state and actively participates in blood formation.

What is the daily rate of apricot use?

With normal daily nutrition, this fruit significantly reduces the chance of developing lung cancer, serious colds and gastrointestinal diseases, as well as cardiovascular diseases. In particular, a daily rate is either a glass of apricot juice, or 4-6 fresh apricots, or 15-20 dried. However, be very careful when choosing a product, quite often it is treated with chemicals.

Caloric content of dried apricots

Many, perhaps, will be interesting, but what is the calorie content of dried apricots? If the apricot in its pure form contains not so many calories, then their number will increase or decrease if the fruit is dried to the state of dried apricots or apricots. The first answer will be correct, the calorie content will not simply increase, but during the drying process, because of a decrease in moisture, it will increase sharply by a factor of five, and will equal 215kcal per 100g of product.

Why is apricot so sweet?

And that's why the apricot has such a sweet taste, but it does not have much fat at all? The answer is simple - the composition contains enough sucrose( and for this reason it is better not to eat this fruit to people who suffer from diabetes mellitus).But do not be intimidated by this, if you are dieting or simply do not want to eat sweets to protect your figure, then eat a couple of apricots. This will not affect your body as if you ate a chocolate cake, but will satisfy the need for sweet.

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