Dried apricots pack 320 kcal and 82.9 g carbs per 100 g. ~4× the sugar density of fresh (Sadler et al., Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019). Sulfured versions keep the bright orange colour but 3–10% of asthmatics show sulfite sensitivity (Vally et al., Clin Exp Allergy 2009). Log by weight; a small bag can hit 300 kcal without feeling like much.
How should I track Apricots, dehydrated (low-moisture), sulfured, uncooked?
Apricots, dehydrated (low-moisture), sulfured, uncooked is high in potassium. Dried fruits like Apricots, dehydrated (low-moisture), sulfured, uncooked are one of the sneakiest calorie sources because they look small but pack serious energy. Removing the water concentrates the calories — a small handful of dried fruit can match a full bowl of fresh fruit calorically. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) shows that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when portioning by eye. Weigh on a scale and pre-portion if snacking. Also check whether your variety is sweetened or unsweetened — the sweetened versions add 10–15% more calories from the sugar coating.