These valleys premium apricot turkels are rich in carotenoids and other strong antioxidant phytonutrients. Apricots are rich in vitamin A content due to the presence of high levels of beta-carotene in them which is a precursor to Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a strong antioxidant. Its presence is useful for the growth of cells in the body and helps in improving the immune system. By optimizing the immune function it leads to an overall improvement in the health of the human body. Apricots offer a succulent, sweet flesh with many vitamins and minerals, but the fruit is quite perishable. As a result, Americans often find Turkish apricots in dried form only. The nutritional values of American and Turkish apricots differ significantly -- the Turkish fruit has more calcium but less beta carotene and is also lighter in color.Eat a serving of Turkish apricots, and you get 6 percent of the daily recommended intake of iron if you follow a 2,000-calorie diet. Turkish apricots contain calcium, a mineral useful for your bones. One serving provides you with 4 percent of the calcium you require each day.