Apples are a familiar fruit, originating from Western Europe and discovered in the 12th century. Since that time, this fruit has been widely used and grown in many parts of the world.
In addition to providing nutrition, apples help enhance digestive function, improve blood sugar levels, prevent constipation and support the treatment of some common diseases.
On average, 100g of apples provide the following nutritional content:
Energy 52 kcal
Water 85.56g
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.017mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.061mg
Vitamin E 0.18mg
Magnesium 5mg
Potassium 107mg
Iron 0.12mg
Vitamin C 4.6mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.091mg
Zeaxanthin and Lutein 29gg
Protein 0.26g
0.17g fat
Beta-carotene 27gg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.026mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 3gg