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Apricot Nectar

Apricot Nectar is a sweetened beverage made from apricot purée or juice, commonly used as a breakfast drink or mixer in many cuisines and commercial beverages. It’s known for its smooth, fruity flavor and thicker texture compared with clear fruit juices. Nutritionally, Apricot Nectar tends to be low in fiber and protein but relatively high in simple sugars — it contains about 12.8g of sugar per 100g — and can provide some vitamin A activity from apricot carotenoids. Because it’s often made from concentrated purée and sometimes has added sweeteners, it delivers fruit flavor quickly but not the same satiety or fiber as whole fruit. From a health perspective, apricot nectar offers some useful micronutrients typical of apricots (notably provitamin A), but its low fiber and high sugar content mean it’s best consumed in moderation or chosen in less‑sweetened forms; swapping to whole apricots or unsweetened juice can give you more fiber and fewer added sugars.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.14€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

56 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0.2 g

0% RDI

Fat

0.5 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

14 g

5% RDI

Sugar

13 g

26% RDI

Fiber

0.1 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.5 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Apricot Nectar healthy?

Apricot Nectar is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Apricot Nectar?

Apricot Nectar is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Apricot Nectar gluten free?

Yes, Apricot Nectar is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Apricot Nectar?

100g of Apricot Nectar contains 56 kcal, 0.17g protein, 13.6g carbohydrates, 0.45g fat, and 0.1g fiber.

Q.04Is Apricot Nectar vegan?

Yes, Apricot Nectar is vegan.

Q.06Is Apricot Nectar lactose free?

Yes, Apricot Nectar is lactose free.

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