Red, Green or Yellow Apples?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but which apple is it that does the trick best. Apples have slightly different nutrients depending on their type and color. Is it the regular red colouredapple, is it golden apple, or is it green apple? Certain types of apples are better for you than others. While comparing apples to apples might seem a bit overkill, there is somewhat of a hierarchy when it comes to apples and health.

Green apples and regular apples contain a similar nutritional profile, although green apples take the lead as the healthier option in some cases. Green apples, for example Granny Smith, have less sugar and carbs, and more fiber, protein, potassium, iron, and vitamin K, taking the lead as a healthier variety, although the differences are ever so slight. The only major difference in nutrition is that of vitamin A, which is almost twice more in green apples as compared to red apples. On the flipside, red apples contain a significantly higher quantity of antioxidants than green apples.

When it comes to which color apples are the best of the bunch, red apples take the cake. The red color is a product of “anthocyanins, a class of heart-disease-fighting polyphenols.” This information puts Red Delicious apples at the top of the health list. They have polyphenols that are exclusively found in dark red fruits. Polyphenols are plant compounds that may help prevent cancer, heart disease and other conditions.

Other incredibly healthy apples include as well as organic versions of the Golden Delicious (yellow). Golden or Yellow Delicious apples are yellow-gold in appearance and have the mild to sweet taste. Grown all around the world, these are a good choice to dress up a salad or bake in the oven. When it comes to the nutrient department, however golden delicious are somewhat lacking.

Bottom line, eat your apples! Any apples.But whenever possible, go with local apples.