Health Benefits - Vitamins and Minerals in Apple

The old saying “  to eat an apple going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread” has been justified by its many health-rich properties. Apples are excellent detoxifies and apple juice can destroy viruses in the body. 

Health Benefits of Apple 

•  Apple cleans teeth and strengthens gum
•  Will make the cholesterol level lower
•  Detoxify the body and has an antiviral property
•  Apple will also prevent constipation because it helps digestion
•  One large apple supplies almost 30% of minimum amount of fiber that should be consumed daily

Amount  -  One medium apple with skin .

protein  -  0.47 grams

calories  - 95

Nutrition In Apple

Minerals Contained

• 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 Contained

• 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.

Tips :

• Never buy apples that have not been kept cold since they can be over-ripe in a few days.
• Apples should be hard. If you can dent an apple with your finger, DO NOT BUY IT.
• Keep your apples refrigerated. If not, it will decay fast.
• To prevent browning, rub the cut surfaces with a mixture of lemon juice and water.