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Traditional apricot dessert, high fiber, natural sugars
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Apricot jojafo (60 g) has 102 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 156 µg of Vitamin A covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
102
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
24.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 96% · Protein 3% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 153 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Apricot jojafo is a traditional dessert made with apricots. Turning the fruit into a prepared sweet makes it a processed food; recipes may include added sugar as well as the apricots’ natural sugars. Its exact texture and ingredients can vary by recipe.
Apricot jojafo is commonly served as a dessert, often chilled in a bowl. You can serve it on its own or with plain yogurt, whose tanginess balances the apricot sweetness. If serving it warm, let it rest briefly before portioning.
No, apricot jojafo is not the same as apricot jam. Jam is cooked to a thick, spreadable consistency and is often eaten on bread; jojafo is served as a dessert, with its consistency depending on the recipe.
Apricot jojafo is made with apricots, and recipes may also use water and added sugar. The fruit itself contributes natural sweetness, so the amount of extra sugar can differ. Check the recipe ingredients if you need to know exactly what is in a particular batch.
Yes, apricot jojafo can be made with dried apricots. They give the dessert a more concentrated apricot flavor and sweetness than fresh fruit. Because dried apricots are already sweet, taste the mixture before adding any extra sugar.
No, added sugar is not essential to every apricot jojafo recipe. Apricots have natural sweetness, and dried fruit can make the dessert especially sweet. Taste it as you prepare it, then add sugar only if the result needs it.
Store apricot jojafo in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended period, and serve only the amount you plan to eat. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes.
Yes, apricot jojafo can be frozen, though thawing may make the apricots softer or cause them to break apart. Freeze it in airtight, freezer-safe portions and thaw it in the refrigerator. Do not refreeze it after thawing.
Yes, fresh apricots can be used for apricot jojafo. They give it a fresher, more fruit-forward character than dried apricots, while the final texture depends on how ripe they are and how they are prepared. Adjust the recipe’s liquid to suit the fruit.
Someone with diabetes can consider apricot jojafo while accounting for the portion and any added sugar. Apricots contain natural sugars, and a recipe may add more. A dietitian or clinician can help fit it into an individual blood-sugar management plan.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
156µg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
0.96mg · 6% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
258mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Sodium
1.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Apricot jojafo is a traditional apricot dessert, usually made by gently simmering dried apricots in water; some home recipes add sugar, while others let the fruit provide most of the sweetness. The apricots soften as they cook, and the liquid takes on their fruity flavour.
It can be served warm or chilled, as a simple dessert or alongside a meal. In Turkish cooking, fruit hoşaf is often welcome on the table with home-cooked dishes and at Ramadan iftar or sahur. It has a soft, juicy texture and offers fibre as well as natural sugars; a 100 g portion contains 3.8 g of fibre. For a less sweet version, use little or no added sugar and add cinnamon for extra aroma.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.