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Nutrition Facts for Apples
| A medium apple (tennis-ball size) is an excellent source of fiber. One medium apple with the skin on provides 5 grams of fiber. Fiber and pectin help reduce cholesterol, aid in digestion, and may help prevent certain types of cancer. | One medium apple contains about 80 calories, and small amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Vitamin C keeps gums, skin and blood vessels healthy and helps in wound healing. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and may protect against cancer. |
| Apples are thirst quenching because they contain about 85% water. They are a perfect snack food because their natural sugars provide quick energy, while the bulky pulp makes the eater feel full. | Apple skins are especially rich in polyphenols and quercetin (antioxidants) that may prevent chronic disease. (Polyphenols are 5 times more prevalent in the skin than the flesh of the apples. |
| Apples have zero fat, sodium, and cholesterol and contain no artificial colors or flavors. |