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Friday, July 4, 2014

Apricots (Prunus Armeniaca) Khoobani खूबानी


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.

Apricots, raw

Carbohydrate Factor: 3.6 Fat Factor: 8.37 Protein Factor: 3.36 Nitrogen to Protein Conversion Factor: 6.25


Refuse: 7% Refuse Description: Pits

Nutrient (Proximates)
Unit
1Value per100g

Water
g
86.35

Energy
kcal
48

Protein
g
1.4

Total lipid (fat)
g
0.39

Ash
g
0.75

Carbohydrate, by difference
g
11.12

Fiber, total dietary
g
2

Sugars, total
g
9.24

Sucrose
g
5.87

Glucose (dextrose)
g
2.37

Fructose
g
0.94

Lactose
g
0

Maltose
g
0.06

Galactose
g
0

Minerals



Calcium, Ca
mg
13

Iron, Fe
mg
0.39

Magnesium, Mg
mg
10

Phosphorus, P
mg
23

Potassium, K
mg
259

Sodium, Na
mg
1

Zinc, Zn
mg
0.2

Copper, Cu
mg
0.078

Manganese, Mn
mg
0.077

Selenium, Se
µg
0.1

Vitamins



Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
10

Thiamin
mg
0.03

Riboflavin
mg
0.04

Niacin
mg
0.6

Pantothenic acid
mg
0.24

Vitamin B-6
mg
0.054

Folate, total
µg
9

Folic acid
µg
0

Folate, food
µg
9

Folate, DFE
µg
9

Choline, total
mg
2.8

Vitamin B-12
µg
0

Vitamin B-12, added
µg
0

Vitamin A, RAE
µg
96

Retinol
µg
0

Carotene, beta
µg
1094

Carotene, alpha
µg
19

Cryptoxanthin, beta
µg
104

Vitamin A, IU
IU
1926

Lycopene
µg
0

Lutein + zeaxanthin
µg
89

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.89

Vitamin E, added
mg
0

Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
µg
0

Vitamin D
IU
0

Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
µg
3.3

Lipids



Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.027

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.17

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.077

Cholesterol
mg
0

Phytosterols
mg
18

Amino Acids



Tryptophan
g
0.015

Threonine
g
0.047

Isoleucine
g
0.041

Leucine
g
0.077

Lysine
g
0.097

Methionine
g
0.006

Cystine
g
0.003

Phenylalanine
g
0.052

Tyrosine
g
0.029

Valine
g
0.047

Arginine
g
0.045

Histidine
g
0.027

Alanine
g
0.068

Aspartic acid
g
0.314

Glutamic acid
g
0.157

Glycine
g
0.04

Proline
g
0.101

Serine
g
0.083


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