Apricots
In season here from July through August.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 cup halves, raw · 155 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 149 mcg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
FDC ID 171697 · Apricots, raw (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A cup of raw apricot halves has about 74 calories, 16 mg of vitamin C (17% DV) and 149 mcg of vitamin A (17% DV). That makes it a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A. (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body needs vitamin C to make collagen, which helps wounds heal, and that vitamin C improves absorption of iron from plant foods and helps the immune system work properly. (NIH ODS) NIH ODS also says vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. Plants supply carotenoids such as beta-carotene, which the body can turn into vitamin A. (NIH ODS)
Pick, store and use
- Store
Keep apricots in the refrigerator. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
No farm in our directory lists apricots by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171697 · FDA Daily Values · NIH ODS: Vitamin C · NIH ODS: Vitamin A · MSU Extension: Storing Michigan Fresh Produce · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).