What is a 'Contra Account'. A contra account is an account found in an account ledger that is used to reduce the value of a related account. A contra account's natural balance is opposite of the associated account. If a debit is recorded in a related account, the contra account record also records a credit. Next Up.
Apricot Kernels contain a plant compound called Amygdalin (also known as vitamin B17) which produces a cyanide called Laetrile and helps to kill off cancer cells while preserving the healthy cells. The therapeutic dosage of Laetrile is 250-1000mg/ day.The amount of Laetrile contained in 100gms of Apricot Kernels is approximately 500mg. The use of Laetrile for therapeutic purposes is highly controversial.he therapeutic dosage of Laetrile is 250-1000mg/ day. The amount of Laetrile contained in 100gms of Apricot Kernels is approximately 500mg. The use of Laetrile for therapeutic purposes is highly controversial.
Only 1 gram of fat occurs as saturated fat. Apricot seeds are cholesterol-free, with negligible amounts of sodium or potassium. A serving of apricot seeds has 7 grams of carbohydrates with 2 grams in the form of sugars and 5 grams of dietary fiber. A single serving of apricot kernels contains 7 grams of protein. Apricot seeds are not a significant source of most vitamins or minerals, but there are 4 milligrams of vitamin E per 100 gram serving of apricot kernel oil.