Apples
Apples
The apple is a member of the rose family.
Fun Facts:
Why do apples float? Because 25% of an apple’s volume is air.
Americans eat 19.6 pounds or about 65 fresh apples every year.
In the United States, Denmark and Sweden, an apple (polished) is a traditional gift for a teacher. This stemmed from the fact that teachers during the 16th to 18th centuries were poorly paid, so parents would compensate the teacher by providing food. As apples were a very common crop, teachers would often be given baskets of apples by students. As wages increased, the gift was reduced to a single fruit.
Seasonality:
Arizona, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, California, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup slices |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 28 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.09g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 1mg | 0.04% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 7.53g | 2.51% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.3 | 0% |
| Sugars: 5.66g | |
| Protein: 0.14g | |
| Vitamin A 0.58% | Vitamin C 4.17% |
| Calcium 0.3% | Iron 0.39% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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