Apricot glycemic index
Apricot has a glycemic index of 46, which is low. A 120 g serving (3 apricots) has a glycemic load of 5 (low).
- Serving120 g
- Available carbs11 g
- Fiber2.4 g
- Sugars11 g
- Protein1.7 g
- Calories58 kcal
Serving: 3 apricots.
What to know
Fresh apricots are low GI and low in carbohydrate. Dried apricots concentrate the sugar, so the glycemic load of a handful is several times higher than one fresh fruit.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 4.6 g | 2 | Low |
| 100 g | 9.1 g | 4 | Low |
| 120 g · 3 apricots | 11 g | 5 | Low |
| 240 g · double serving | 22 g | 10 | Low |
What the studies found
The value of 46 is the median of 4 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results are fairly consistent (34 to 58).
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 34 · Australia 2007
- 42 · Canada 2018
- 50 · Iran 2009
- 58 · Italy 1995
Apricot compared with other fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Is apricot low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 46, apricot is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of apricot?
A 120 g serving (3 apricots) has a glycemic load of 5, which is low. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat apricot?
With a GI of 46 and a low glycemic load per serving, apricot usually fits a diabetes-friendly diet in normal portions. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in apricot?
A 120 g serving has about 13 g of total carbohydrate, including 2.4 g of fiber, leaving 10.9 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 11.1 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (120 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 58 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 13 g |
| Available carbs | 9.1 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 9.2 g | 11 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Apricots, raw (SR Legacy, FDC 171697). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.