Fruit & Vegetables: Facts, Nutrition and Recipes

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It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.

Apples NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Apples are a good source of several nutrients, such as:

Amount per serving

Soluble and Insoluble Fiber work together to keep you fuller for longer, aid in losing weight, and assist with keeping you regular. They can improve blood sugar and lower cholesterol. Vitamin C protects tissues supporting your entire body. It’s an antioxidant defending you from disease and the effects of aging. Your body’s ability to take in iron also improves with Vitamin C. Potassium supports the brain, muscles, nerves, and heart.

Serving size

Calories

1 apple

65

Total Fat 0.2g

0%

Saturated Fat 0g

0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0g

0%

Sodium 1.3mg

0%

Potassium 134mg

4%

Total Carbohydrate 17.3g

6%

Dietary Fiber 3.0g

12%

Sugar 13g Protein 2g

4%

WAYS TO E AT A N D C OOK W I T H A P P L E S

Vitamin A

3%

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Vitamin C

273%

Calcium

6%

Iron

3%

Vitamin D

0%

Vitamin B6

6%

Magnesium

8%

Apple Yogurt Parfait: Layer yogurt, granola or your favorite cereal, cinnamon, and nuts. Baked Apple Chips: Preheat your oven to 200°F. Wash and thinly slice apples into a 1⁄8-inch thick disk shape. Spread apple slices onto a parchment-lined baking pan and add some cinnamon on top. Bake for one hour, flip the apples over and bake for another hour and a half. Turn off oven and keep apples inside to get crisp. Apple chips can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.

Fruit & Vegetables: Facts, Nutrition and Recipes

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Beans

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Spinach

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Cucumber

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Lettuce

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Kale

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Garlic

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Sweet Potatoes

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Potatoes

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Broccoli

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Zucchini

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Corn

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Tomatoes

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Lemons and Limes

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Eggplant

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Cranberries

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Blueberries

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Cherries

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Plums

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Pineapple

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Oranges

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