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