Apples: Sweet & Nutritious Power Foods

Nutrients in Apples

Apples are filled with beneficial antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Nutrition facts for one medium apple (peeled):
Calories: 77
Carbohydrate: 20 g
Fiber: 2 g
Potassium: 145 mg
Vitamin C: 6 mg

Nutrition facts for one medium apple (not peeled):
Calories: 95
Carbohydrate: 25 g
Fiber: 4 g
Potassium: 195 mg
Vitamin C: 8 mg

Did you know? Certain phytonutrients in apples may be as helpful for reducing high blood pressure as other lifestyle changes, such as exercising and cutting sodium, according to The Journal of Nutrition in November 2007.