How Much Sugar Is in an Apricot?
One apricot has about 3.2 g of sugar — a small stone fruit that stays low simply because of its size, even eaten two or three at a time.
in 1 apricot (35 g) · about 0.8 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 3.2 g
- Per 100 g
- 9.2 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0.8 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
A single apricot has only about 3.2 g of sugar. Per 100 g it's fairly sweet at 9.2 g, similar to a nectarine, but the fruit itself is small — roughly the size of a golf ball — so the total stays low even if you eat two or three in one sitting.
Fresh apricots also bring fibre, vitamin A, and potassium, and the skin is edible with no prep needed. The version to watch is dried: drying removes the water and concentrates the sugar dramatically, so a handful of dried apricots carries far more than the same number fresh.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Pair with a small handful of nuts to slow the sugar down
- Choose fresh apricots over dried when you're watching sugar closely
Frequently asked questions
- How many apricots can I eat without much sugar?
- Two or three fresh apricots land around 6-10 g of sugar total, similar to a single medium apple.
- Are dried apricots much higher in sugar?
- Yes — drying removes the water and concentrates the sugar, so a handful of dried apricots carries far more sugar than the same number fresh.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.