Red Or Green Apples?

When it comes to red versus green, it is a tough call, as both apples contain their own nutritional benefits. They have a few small differences but are more similar than they are different when it comes to nutrition.

Apples are one of the most beloved fruits and also among the best selling around the world. Everyone has their favorite color, whether it is red, green or any other color. Even though they are all healthy, some may wonder, which one is the healthiest?

The differences are small, but green  do have a broader range of nutrients than red apples.

One small green apple contains:

• 21g carbs
• 4g dietary fiber
• 4g protein
• 4mg iron
• 6mg Vitamin C

One small red apple contains:

• 22g carbs
• 5g dietary fiber
• 4g iron
• 20mcg Vitamin A
• 4.8 mg Vitamin C

"The health benefit differences are negligible. However, green apples may contain slightly more fibre and less carbohydrates and sugar than red apples,"