Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) Khoobani खूबानी
Botanical Name:
Prunus armeniaca
Apricots are high in fiber healthy, rich in beta carotene, as well as a
number of nutrients for health. Apricots are rich in many plant antioxidants are more
difficult to obtain from other foods. Apricots contain a number of potent
antioxidants. It is a good source of vitamin A (from beta-carotene) and vitamin
C. Diets rich in flavonoids and the other types of polyphenols found in
apricots have been linked to reductions in heart disease in humans. Apricots
are rich in the carotenoids and xanthophylls, nutrients may help protect
eyesight from aging-related damage. Apricots are a strong dietary source of
catechins, a broad family of flavonoid phytonutrients. These phytonutrients are
potent anti-inflammatory nutrients. Apricots are a good source of dietary fiber
so be helpful in digestive health. It is helpful for digestion,
constipation, diverticulosis, and also the prevention of stomach cancer. Apricots also
consists soluble fiber those can help to control blood cholesterol levels. The
stone contains a walnut, apricot, rich in protein and fat than others. It has a
high content of reports laetrile (vitamin B17) to be very effective in
preventing cancer. Laetrile cancer treatment uses high doses of vitamin B17 to
reduce tumours.
A high iron content of apricots is good in the fight against anaemia and contains small amounts of copper, helps the body absorb iron. Apricots can help fever. Preparation of a liquid or dilute with a little honey "apricot and water. This relieves thirst, fever, quiet and clean the system and the addition of vitamins and minerals. The flesh of the apricot is good for clearing acne skin problems and others, thanks to its high vitamin content. The content of the apricot is rich in minerals which makes them useful for anaemia, blood poisoning, asthma, bronchitis and tuberculosis. It helps dissolve and remove gallstones. It is a natural weight loss food. Apricots are high in potassium contain. it regulates the water levels within and between cells. A good amount of potassium is also required to keep the blood pressure level stable. Deficiency of potassium is known to be deterrent to the body as it increases the possibility of developing hypertension.
A high iron content of apricots is good in the fight against anaemia and contains small amounts of copper, helps the body absorb iron. Apricots can help fever. Preparation of a liquid or dilute with a little honey "apricot and water. This relieves thirst, fever, quiet and clean the system and the addition of vitamins and minerals. The flesh of the apricot is good for clearing acne skin problems and others, thanks to its high vitamin content. The content of the apricot is rich in minerals which makes them useful for anaemia, blood poisoning, asthma, bronchitis and tuberculosis. It helps dissolve and remove gallstones. It is a natural weight loss food. Apricots are high in potassium contain. it regulates the water levels within and between cells. A good amount of potassium is also required to keep the blood pressure level stable. Deficiency of potassium is known to be deterrent to the body as it increases the possibility of developing hypertension.
Apricots, raw
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Carbohydrate
Factor: 3.6 Fat Factor: 8.37 Protein Factor: 3.36 Nitrogen to Protein
Conversion Factor: 6.25
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Refuse: 7%
Refuse Description: Pits
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Nutrient
(Proximates)
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Unit
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1Value per100g
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Water
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g
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86.35
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Energy
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kcal
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48
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Protein
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g
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1.4
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Total lipid
(fat)
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g
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0.39
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Ash
|
g
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0.75
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Carbohydrate, by
difference
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g
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11.12
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Fiber, total
dietary
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g
|
2
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Sugars, total
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g
|
9.24
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Sucrose
|
g
|
5.87
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Glucose (dextrose)
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g
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2.37
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Fructose
|
g
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0.94
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Lactose
|
g
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0
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Maltose
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g
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0.06
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Galactose
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g
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0
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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13
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.39
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Magnesium, Mg
|
mg
|
10
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Phosphorus, P
|
mg
|
23
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Potassium, K
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mg
|
259
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Sodium, Na
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mg
|
1
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.2
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.078
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
|
0.077
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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0.1
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
10
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Thiamin
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mg
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0.03
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Riboflavin
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mg
|
0.04
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Niacin
|
mg
|
0.6
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Pantothenic acid
|
mg
|
0.24
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Vitamin B-6
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mg
|
0.054
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Folate, total
|
µg
|
9
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Folic acid
|
µg
|
0
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Folate, food
|
µg
|
9
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Folate, DFE
|
µg
|
9
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Choline, total
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mg
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2.8
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Vitamin B-12
|
µg
|
0
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Vitamin B-12, added
|
µg
|
0
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Vitamin A, RAE
|
µg
|
96
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Retinol
|
µg
|
0
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Carotene, beta
|
µg
|
1094
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Carotene, alpha
|
µg
|
19
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Cryptoxanthin, beta
|
µg
|
104
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Vitamin A, IU
|
IU
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1926
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Lycopene
|
µg
|
0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
|
µg
|
89
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
0.89
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Vitamin E, added
|
mg
|
0
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
|
µg
|
0
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Vitamin D
|
IU
|
0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
|
µg
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3.3
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Lipids
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Fatty acids, total saturated
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g
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0.027
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
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0.17
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Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
0.077
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Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
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Phytosterols
|
mg
|
18
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Amino Acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.015
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Threonine
|
g
|
0.047
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Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.041
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Leucine
|
g
|
0.077
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Lysine
|
g
|
0.097
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Methionine
|
g
|
0.006
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Cystine
|
g
|
0.003
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Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.052
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Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.029
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Valine
|
g
|
0.047
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Arginine
|
g
|
0.045
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Histidine
|
g
|
0.027
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Alanine
|
g
|
0.068
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Aspartic acid
|
g
|
0.314
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Glutamic acid
|
g
|
0.157
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Glycine
|
g
|
0.04
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Proline
|
g
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0.101
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Serine
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g
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0.083
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