Apples are a popular fruit among both children and adults. With a sweet taste and crisp texture, they also have many benefits. But have you ever wondered how red apples and green apples are similar and different? สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน That’s why there is a saying that “If you want to lose weight, eat green apples, not red apples.”
Which is better, green apple or red apple?
From the saying “If you want to lose weight, eat green apples, not red apples”, does this mean that the benefits of green apples are greater than red apples? By comparing the nutritional information, including energy, carbohydrates, sugar, and fat of both colors of apples weighing 100 grams, as follows:
| Red Apple | Green apple | |
| Energy (kilocalories) | 51 | 59 |
| Carbohydrates (grams) | 13.64 | 14.06 |
| Sugar (grams) | 10.61 | 10.48 |
| Dietary fiber (grams) | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Fat (grams) | 0 | 0.2 |
From the table, we can tell that green apples and red apples with the same weight have the same amount of energy, sugar and dietary fiber. But the reason why the taste is different is because the substance called Malic acid, which makes the fruit sour, is found more in green apples than in red apples, making green apples more sour.
What are the benefits of apples?
Most people already know that apples are a beneficial fruit. Studies have shown that eating apples is beneficial due to their high antioxidant content, which helps slow down the aging process, inhibits inflammation, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Antioxidants found in apples include:
- Vitamin C is found in 200% more oranges and bananas and 400% more in pineapple.
- Flavonoids are most abundant in Fuji apples, with 122% more than Gala apples.
- Phenolic acids are most abundant in Fuji apples, with 110% more than Gala apples.
Therefore , green and red apples are not different in terms of nutrition, but there are differences in antioxidants in each variety of apple. We can choose to eat any type of apple according to our preference and suitability. But don’t forget to wash it thoroughly before eating to be careful about pesticides.