What is the nutritional value of an apple?

Answer 1

FOOD VALUE
Moisture 84.6%
Protein 0.2%
Fat 0.5%
Minerals 0.3%
Fiber 1.0%
n 100%
* Values per 100 gms edible portin


MINERALS AND VITAMINS
Calcium 10mg
Phosphorus 14mg
Iron 1mg
Vitamin A 40 IU**
Vitamin E H and
B complex
Calorific value 59
* * International Unit;

Answer 2

You've heard, "an apple a day will keep the doctor away." While it will certainly take more than a daily apple to keep you healthy, it is a step in the right direction. Apples are delicious, easy to carry for snacking, low in calories, a natural mouth freshener, and they are still very inexpensive.

Apples are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber such as pectin actually helps to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, thus reducing the incident of atherosclerosis and heart disease. The insoluble fiber in apples provides bulk in the intestinal tract, holding water to cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system.

It is a good idea to eat apples with their skin. Almost half of the vitamin C content is just underneath the skin. Eating the skin also increases insoluble fiber content. Most of an apple's fragrance cells are also concentrated in the skin and as they ripen, the skin cells develop more aroma and flavor.

There are hundreds of varieties of apples on the market today, although most people have only tasted one or two of the most popular such as Red Delicious or Granny Smith. Apples can be sweet, tart, soft and smooth or crisp and crunchy, depending on the one you choose. There is an apple to suit almost everyone's taste, so why not choose one. Have an apple today!

Apple Nutrition Facts
(*One medium 2-1/2 inch apple, fresh, raw, with skin)

Calories 81
Carbohydrate 21 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Soluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber
Calcium 10 mg
Phosphorus 10 mg Iron .25 mg
Sodium 0.00 mg
Potassium 159 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin A 73 IU
Folate 4 mcg

*The nutritional value of apples will vary slightly depending on the variety and size.

Source: USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory -- Apple

Healthy Choices for Kids
http://www.healthychoices.org
A nutrition education program for elementary age children

The Good Food Climb
http://www.healthychoices.org/treetop/index.html
An online nutrition education program for pre-schoolers

Five Reasons to Eat an Apple Every Day!
http://www.virginiaapples.org/facts/5reasons.html

Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Learn all the nutrition information about apples.

Answer 3

An old proverb attests to the health benefits of the fruit: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Like many fruits, Apples contain Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds, which may reduce the risk of cancer by preventing DNA damage. The fibre content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss and controlling cholesterol, as they do not have any cholesterol, have fibre (which reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption), and are bulky for their caloric content like most fruits and vegetables

Answer 4

80-100 cal, 3-5 g fibre, 12-20 g sugar (guessing here), 4-5 g starch (again, guessing)

Basically, there is no protein or fat, a good source of fibre and some sugar.

Answer 5

High in fiber and vitamin C,and all that good stuff!

Answer 6

80 CALORIES, 28 CARBS, AND 5 GRAMS PROTEIN