Apples are low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals.
Simply put: Apples are healthy.
Like most other fruits, apples contain vitamins and minerals. They also contain fiber, pectin, which helps bind dietary cholesterol and fat so that they are not stored in the body.
Fiber is also good for digestion and provides a feeling of fullness.
Sugar balance: The low glycemic index of apples helps control blood sugar and prevents type 2 diabetes.
Heart: Apples contain soluble fiber, such as pectin, which helps lower cholesterol and supports heart health.
Immune system: Vitamin C and antioxidants in apples support the immune system and help fight infections.
Skin: Antioxidants in apples, such as quercetin, help protect cells from free radicals and promote skin health.
Apples are a nutritious fruit that contain many compounds that are beneficial to your health.
Vitamins: Apples contain vitamin C, which supports the immune system, and small amounts of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6 and folate.
Minerals: Apples contain potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, as well as small amounts of magnesium and calcium.
Antioxidants: Apple skin and flesh contain quercetin, catechins, and other polyphenols that reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.
Fiber: Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which promote gut health and support blood sugar control.
The health benefits of apples have been extensively studied, supporting their use as part of a balanced diet.
Heart health: The British Journal of Nutrition published a study showing that soluble fiber in apples can lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
Antioxidant Effects: A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the role of apple polyphenols in protecting cells and reducing inflammation.
Digestive Support: An article in Harvard Health Publishing describes how apples support gut health and help prevent constipation.
Apple, sterols 18.3 mg
Energy is obtained from the fat, protein, carbohydrate, and alcohol in food. The unit of energy is kilojoule (kJ). One kilojoule corresponds to 0.239 kilocalories (kcal). Each macronutrient has a characteristic ability to produce energy. The energy factor of fat is 37 kJ/g (9 kcal/g), for protein and carbohydrates 17 kJ/g (4 kcal/g), for alcohol 29 kJ/g (7 kcal/g), for fiber 8 kJ/g (2 kcal/g), for organic acids 13 kJ/g (3 kcal/g), and for sugar alcohols 10 kJ/g (2.4 kcal/g).
Total fat refers to the total amount of fat-soluble substances in food. Most dietary fat is in the form of triglycerides, but total fat also includes phospholipids and sterols. Fats serve as building blocks for cells, participate in the functioning of the nervous system, hormone metabolism, and growth. Fat provides 37 kJ (9 kcal) of energy per gram. The Finnish diet contains more fat than recommended.
Apple 100 g:
Nutrient Target
Energy kcal 52.0 kcal 3%
Energy kJ 217.6 kJ
Fat 0.2 g 0%
Carbohydrate 14.0 g 6%
Sugar 10.0 g 20%
Protein 0.3 g 0%
Fiber 2.2 g 9%
Vitamin Target
Vitamin C 4.6 mg 6%
Mineral or Trace Element Target
Calcium (Ca) 6.0 mg 1%
Magnesium (Mg) 5.0 mg 2%
