Nutritional profile of apples

in #health6 years ago

Apples
Apples contain almost no fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Apples deserve to be called "nutritional powerhouses". They contain the following important nutrients:

Vitamin C - a powerful natural antioxidant capable of blocking some of the damage caused by free radicals, as well as boosting the body's resistance against infectious agents, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.1
B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B-6) - these vitamins are key in maintaining red blood cells and the nervous system in good health.
Dietary fiber - the British National Health Service2 says that a diet high in fiber can help prevent the development of certain diseases and may help prevent the amount of bad cholesterol in your blood from rising.
Phytonutrients - apples are rich in polyphenolic compounds". These phytonutrients help protect the body from the detrimental effects of free radicals.3
Minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
Apples, with skin (edible parts) nutritional value per 100 grams

Energy - 52 kcal Carbohydrates - 13.81 g
Fat - 0.17 g Protein - 0.26 g
Water - 85.56 g Sodium - 1 mg
Beta-carotene - 27 μg Lutein and zeaxanthin - 29 μg
Thiamin (vitamin B1) - 0.017 mg Vitamin A equiv - 3 μg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - 0.026 mg Niacin (vitamin B3) - 0.091 mg
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) - 0.061 mg Vitamin B6 - 0.041 mg
Folate (vitamin B9) - 3 μg Vitamin C - 4.6 mg
Vitamin E - 0.18 mg Vitamin K - 2.2 μg
Calcium - 6 mg Iron - 0.12 mg
Magnesium - 5 mg Manganese - 0.035 mg
Phosphorus - 11 mg Potassium - 107 mg
Note: the average size of an apple is 150 grams

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