Apples are one of the most popular fruits and that's a good thing. They're an exceptionally healthy fruit with many research-backed benefits.

  • Apples Are Nutritious: A medium apple is equal to1.5 cups of fruit.
  • Two cups of fruit daily are recommended on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Below are some nutrition facts for a medium apple:

  • Calories: 95.
  • Carbs: 25grams.
  • Fiber: 4grams.
  • VitaminC: 14% of the RDI.
  • Potassium: 6%of the RDI.
  • VitaminK: 5% of the RDI.
  • Manganese, copper and vitamins A, E, B1, B2 and B6: Under 4% of the RDI.

Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols. While nutrition labels don't list these plant compounds, they are likely responsible for many of the health benefits. To get the most out of apples, keep the skin on. It contains half of the fibre content and many of the polyphenols. Apples are a good source of fibre and vitamin C. They also contain polyphenols, which can have numerous health benefits.