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Fresh apricots are excellent sources of several important nutrients, including fiber, potassium and antioxidant carotenoids. Although the drying process degrades a fruit’s content of water-soluble and heat-sensitive vitamins such as vitamin C, other nutrients become more concentrated. Consequently, dried apricots provide higher levels of most nutrients, ounce for ounce, than their fresh counterparts. Dried apricots are also high in carotenoids and other potent antioxidant phytonutrients. Dried apricots' beta-carotene content makes them especially rich in vitamin A, providing nearly 47 percent of the daily value in a half-cup serving, according to USDA data. Sfgate.com

While all raisins are generally high in natural sugar from grapes, raisins don't provide added sugar. All raisins are similar nutritionally, so choose the one that fits your taste preference. Raisins may offer significant health benefits, such as a reduced risk for developing diabetes and heart disease, according to a review published in 2013 in the Journal of Food Science. However, because raisins are high in calories, avoid overeating them if you want to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 suggest getting two servings from the fruit group daily when eating 2,000 calories per day. One-half cup of dried fruit, such as raisins, counts as one serving of fruit. - Fitday.com