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1. Apple Facts
2. Types of Apple
3. Apple Nutritional Value
4. Apple Health Benefits

Apple Facts

An apple is the round, edible fruit of an apple tree (Malus spp.). Fruit trees of the orchard or domestic apple (Malus domestica), the most widely grown in the genus, are cultivated worldwide.

History and Origin
The modern cultivated apple, Malus domestica, is believed to have originated from the wild apple, Malus sieversii, in the Tian Shan mountains of Central Asia. From there, its journey along the Silk Road facilitated its domestication and hybridization with other wild crab-apple species, ultimately leading to its cultivation in the Middle East and Europe by ancient civilizations like the Romans.

Types of Apples

Types of Apple grown and sold in Australia

Apple Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Apple ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Apples, raw, with skin

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, quartered or chopped = 125 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	52	2.6%
Protein	g	0.26	0.5%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.17	0.2%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	13.81	4.9%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.4	8.5%
Sugars, total	g	10.39
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	6	0.4%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.12	0.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	5	1.1%
Phosphorus, P	mg	11	0.8%
Potassium, K	mg	107	2.2%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.4%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.04	0.3%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.027	3%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.035	1.5%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Fluoride, F	mcg	3.3
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	4.6	5.1%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.017	1.4%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.026	2.0%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.091	0.5%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.061	1.2%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.041	2.4%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate (B-9)	mcg	3	0.7%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	3	0.3%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.18	1.2%
Vitamin D	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	2.2	1.8%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.028	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.007
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.051
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	27
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	11
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	29
Foot Notes
Based on analytical data for red delicious, golden delicious, gala, granny smith, and fuji varieties.

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Apple Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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