Fruit called Apple.

81 calories per medium apples. Apples are not rich in any vitamins and minerals as orange do, but it is rich in solube fiber. Infact, apple is the best source of soluble fiber in the market.

Benefits of the soluble fiber found in apples are:

·         It helps to prevent sharp swing in your blood sugar level.

·         Pectin, the best-known from of fiber found in apples is the best for lowering cholesterol

·         Apples is also good for your heart because it has virtually no saturated fat, cholesterol or sodium

·         Denties J. M Birkeland and L. Jorkjened of the university of Oslo advocates apples for the possible tooth cleaning properties which helps to prevent tooth decay.

Amount

One medium apple with skin contains 0.47 grams of protein, 95 calories, and 4.4 grams of dietary fiber.

Minerals Content Of Apple

Potassium- 195 mg
Calcium - 11 mg
Phosphorus - 20 mg
Magnesium - 9 mg
Manganese - 0.064 mg
Iron - 0.22 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Copper - 0.049 mg
Zinc - 0.07 mg
Also contains a trace amount of other minerals.

Vitamins Content of Apple

Vitamin A - 98 IU
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.031 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.047 mg
Niacin - 0.166 mg
Folate - 5 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - 0.111 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.075 mg
Vitamin C - 8.4 mg
Vitamin E - 0.33 mg
Vitamin K - 4 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.

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