Red apples: calorie content, composition and glycemic index

Apple is one of the most healthy foods in the human diet.But to deeply understand its advantages and potential disadvantages, it is necessary to study the chemical characteristics and nutritional value of the fruit. In addition, many people are very interested in the effect of an apple on the concentration of sugar in the blood.

Fragrant fruits are saturated:

• magnesium;
• manganese;
• potassium

In addition to these components, there is a noticeable amount of iron, the bones are quite rich in iodine. Therefore, this product can be used with a reduced level of hemoglobin. It helps to get rid of blood pressure disorders. Also, the composition of the apple is great for observing one or other diets.

Approximately 70% of the mass of an apple is not solid, but ordinary water. In its composition are also noted:

• fluorine;
• vanadium;
• molybdenum;
• phosphorus;
• starch;
• sulfur;
• nickel;
• vitamin C;
• pectin;
• antioxidants.

A very important parameter of a red apple is its BJU formula. There are no proteins in the composition of this product, therefore the value of the second indicator in the formula of KBDU is zero. The proportion of fat is very small: no more than 0.38 g of these substances per each 100 g. As for carbohydrates, their concentration is equal to 10.1 g, or about 3% of the daily human norm. Finally, the energy value (which also cannot be ignored when characterizing the KBDU) on average for all mass-consumed varieties is 3% of the daily human need.

Just in connection with the dietary issue, the calorie content of a red apple is a very topical issue. It is saturated with a mass of vitamins and minerals, and for every 100 g of the fruit can be 48-52 kcal. This is very little compared to other fruits, not to mention meat and basic cereals.

In addition, a significant concentration of pectin and fiber allows you to optimize the work of the digestive tract. It acts more actively, so the metabolism becomes faster, and the probability of increasing body weight is zero.

But, determining the number of kilocalories in one medium-sized fruit, calculating the nutritional value of 100 g or 1 pc., Do not forget about the impact of different processing methods.

• So, dried apple in every 100 grams contains from 200 to 235 kcal. No wonder, because the proportion of solids increases during drying.
• The nutritional value of a baked apple is the same as that of a fresh fruit. The difference appears only when baking with the addition of honey and sugar. If there are no additives, the energy value is 60 kcal. When honey is introduced, it grows to 130 kcal. And sugar makes the product even more high-calorie - 150 kcal.
• A spiced apple is distinguished by the fact that it retains the initial concentration of beneficial components, including vitamins. The nutritional value of 100 g of it will be 47 kcal. This product helps to stabilize the intestinal microflora.

• If juice is made from red apple, then its energy value is 42 kcal. This refers to the juice in its pure form, where there are no additives introduced on the production lines.
• If an apple is used to make compote, then it has a calorie content of 85 kcal. Thiamine, ascorbic acid and retinol are present in this drink. Therefore, the use of the product is beyond doubt.
• Preparing applesauce, regardless of the recipe, you can count on calories of 82 kcal.
• As for charlotte, its nutritional value is on average 160 kcal. For your information: if you use the “Fuji” and “Gala” varieties, the caloric content will be 50% more than that of green fruits.

This indicator in apples equals 30. For comparison, in honey it is equal to 90, in sweet, ripe watermelon - 72. As a result, the absorption of sugars will occur very slowly. So, the product does not represent special danger for slender figures. The exact weight of sugar is determined based on the variety and weight of the fruit.

Increasing the concentration of pectin contributes to an additional decrease in the glycemic index. So, it is safe to eat dried apples even suffering from diabetes. But they still need to be careful not to get carried away even with such a relatively useful product. This is important to consider when consuming fruit salads, preparing a variety of jams.

There are solid recommendations of experts for losing weight:

• the highest daily consumption should be limited to 1500 g;
• fruits eat only completely;
• fresh and baked variants replace each other, then the risk of unpleasant sensations will be reduced to zero;
• The best time to eat an apple is when it is about ½ hours before meals.

You will learn more about the properties of red apples by watching the following video.