Apple Nutritional Facts
People want to know how many calories are in a apple, as the number of calories in an apple is very low, but there are other nutritional facts about apples that you may want to know. Apples contain naturally occurring chemical compounds known as phytochemicals, which have been shown to have antioxidant activity that inhibit free radicals in the body. Most of these components are found in the skin. Apple products may reduce bad cholesterol.
Serving size: 1 medium apple/with skin (138 Grams)
Calories in an apple: 81
Water Content: 118 grams
Fat: <0.5 grams (Considered fat free)
Carbohydrates: 21.1 grams
Sugars: 18.4 grams
Protein: 0.3 grams
Fiber: 2.8 grams
Vitamin A: 7 retinol units / 74 IU Back to Top
Vitamin C: 8 mg.
Vitamin B-1: 0.02 mg.
Niacin: 0.1 mg.
Vitamin B-2: 0.02 mg.
Vitamin B-6: 0.07 mg.
Vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol): 0.81 mg.
Vitamin K: 3 mcg/100g
Folate: 4 mcg.
Pantothenic acid: 0.08 mg.
Essential Minerals In Apples
Sodium: 1 mg.
Calcium: 10 mg.
Magnesium: 6 mg.
Zinc: 0.05 mg.
Manganese: 0.062 mg.
Potassium: 159 mg.
Phosphorus: 10 mg.
Iron: 0.25 mg.
Copper: 0.057 mg.
*Information obtained from the Agriculture Handbook Number 8. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C. Section 9: Fruits and Fruit Juices.
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