Apples are packed with fiber and other nutrients that promote heart, gut, and blood sugar health. Some varieties like Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fuji deliver more health benefits than others.

1. Red Delicious

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Fiber: 5 grams (g)

Serving size: 1 medium apple

A medium Red Delicious apple provides more than 17% of the daily value (DV) of fiber. The same size also contains about 22 g of sugar and 29 g of carbohydrates, a lower amount than other sweet red apples.

These apples contain antioxidant compounds like quercetin , which may help prevent heart disease by combating cell damage and inflammation.

2. Gala

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Fiber: 4 g

Serving size: 1 medium apple

Research shows people who ate three Gala apples daily for six weeks experienced, on a

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