Dried Apricots
Drying concentrates the sugar, but the low GI and fiber keep the glucose rise gradual — portion size still matters.
FatTonic Facts
Dried Apricots · per serving 1/4 cup (40g)
Good · supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 7 | −15.4 |
| Sugar (g) | 21 | −16.8 |
| Processing | minimal | −8.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | +4.8 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | 31 | |
| Carbs (g) | 25 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 173941 (Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: 31, the table’s own mean of three studies (Table A1 p. 28 of Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008): no. 950 Apricots, dried (Australia) 30 (bread reference); no. 951 Apricots, dried, ready to eat (UK) 31; no. 952 Apricots, dried, ready to eat, bite size (UK) 32. Note: apricot fruit snacks, strips and spreads (953-958) are processed products and are not counted. Opened 28 Oct 2026; the 2021 edition could not be opened. Until 28 Oct 2026 this page used 30, from no recorded source.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 40 g): carbs 62.6, sugar 53.4, fiber 7.3, protein 3.4, fat 0.5 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: sugar 21 g set it, −16.8 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 173941.
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Dried Apricots scores 65, rated Good. It scores higher than 40% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does dried apricots spike insulin?
Glycemic load 7 for 1/4 cup (40g); FatTonic Score 65/100 — it supports fat-burning.
Is dried apricots good for fat loss?
Good (65/100): dried apricots supports fat-burning.