Dry fruits like apricots are rich in iron, fiber and vitamins, are easy to include in your healthy snacking regime and can boost your Hb levels. Weight for weight the dried form contains more of the antioxidants, minerals and fibre than the raw original. Summary Apricots are naturally high in antioxidants, which guard against environmental damage from sunlight, pollution, and cigarette smoke. These compounds may benefit your skin by lowering your risk of wrinkles and sunburn.