Apple

⭐ 5.0

The history of apple cultivation and consumption can be traced back thousands of years. Apples are believed to have originated in Kazakhstan, where wild apple forests can still be found today. Over time, traders and travelers spread the apple across the world, leading to its consumption in many different countries and cultures. Today, apples are grown and enjoyed on nearly every continent, making them one of the most widely consumed fruits worldwide. This global spread is due in part to the apple's versatility in various climates and its adaptability to different growing conditions, which has allowed it to thrive in diverse environments.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” was, for many of us, a common saying around the house growing up. Apples’ health benefits seem to primary be from two sources:

Highlights

  • Apple is an excellent source of Fluoride
  • Apple is also a good source of Phytosterols

Quantity

Nutrition Facts
1 serving
Serving size
125g (about 1 cup)
Total Amounts
Calories
65
% Daily value*
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
(Personalize) 0.0%
Protein 0g
(Personalize) 0.5%
Vitamin C 5.750 MG
6.4%
Vitamin B-6 0.051 MG
3.9%
Riboflavin 0.033 MG
2.5%
Vitamin K 2.750 UG
2.3%
Thiamin 0.021 MG
1.8%
Vitamin E 0.225 MG
1.5%
Folate 3.750 UG
0.9%
Choline 4.250 MG
0.8%
Niacin 0.114 MG
0.7%
Pantothenic acid 0.076 MG
0.5%
Vitamin A 3.750 UG
0.4%
Fluoride 4.125 UG
103.1%
Potassium 133.750 MG
3.8%
Phosphorus 13.750 MG
2.0%
Manganese 0.044 MG
1.9%
Iron 0.150 MG
1.9%
Magnesium 6.250 MG
1.5%
Calcium 7.500 MG
0.6%
Zinc 0.050 MG
0.5%
Copper 0.034 MG
0.0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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