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
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup slices
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%
*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