Are dried apricots keto?

Dried apricots

Not keto No — dried apricots are not keto-friendly.

Drying concentrates the sugar: a quarter cup has about 18 g net carbs, versus about 3 g in a fresh apricot.

Nutrition per serving

¼ cup halves · 33 g
Net carbs
18g
Calories
80kcal
Protein
1.1g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
21 g
Fiber
2.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 92%

About 9 g of dried apricots adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 27% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for dried apricots
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories80 kcal241 kcal
Total carbohydrate21 g63 g
Dietary fiber2.4 g7.3 g
Net carbs18 g55 g
Sugars 18 g 53 g
Protein1.1 g3.4 g
Fat0.2 g0.5 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are dried apricots keto?

No — dried apricots are not keto-friendly. Drying concentrates the sugar: a quarter cup has about 18 g net carbs, versus about 3 g in a fresh apricot.

How many net carbs are in dried apricots?

¼ cup halves (33 g) of dried apricots has about 18 g net carbs (21 g total carbs minus 2.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 55 g net carbs.

How much dried apricots can I eat on keto?

About 9 g of dried apricots adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 27% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 92% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for dried apricots?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173941): Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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