Why are dried apricots so high in calories? The truth about concentrated nutrition
                                
                                
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                                According to nutrition data, a 100g serving of dried apricots contains approximately 241 calories, while the same weight of fresh apricots has only around 48 calories. This stark difference is primarily a result of the dehydration process, which removes water but leaves behind the fruit's concentrated sugars and nutrients.