Do Dried Apricots Make You Poop?

Dried fruit is a smart choice if you're feeling constipated, as it actually contains more fiber than fresh fruit per serving. An easy snack is raisins, with 7 g fiber per cup (compared to 1 g in 1 cup of grapes). Aside from prunes, dried fruits such as figs, raisins, and dried apricots are excellent sources of fiber.

Do dried apricots have a laxative effect?

Dried fruits, such as dates, figs, prunes, apricots, and raisins, are another great source of dietary fiber that acts as constipation relief. “Prunes, in particular, are great because they not only are high in fiber, they also contain sorbitol, which is a natural laxative,” Prather says.

What happens if you eat too many dried apricots?

Dried Apricots

These sweet treats, though, are also high in a sugar called fructose, which can give you a tummy ache if you eat too much.