An apple a day keeps the doctor away but then why do people say orange is better? This age-old debate pops up every now and then; those on the side of apples and ones with oranges come up with their own versions of the utility of their favourite fruit. But the question is which is better?
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Let%u2019s add some food for thought in this Apple vs Orange debate
An average size (about 180 grams) has about 95 calories. The fruit with the skin on has antioxidant benefits that help keep our arteries clean, lower cholesterol levels, and regulate blood sugar.
According to a health journal, the phytonutrients provide anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid those who suffer from asthma. Too complicated? Well, let%u2019s keep it simple%u2026 it resets your body, to some extent, the doctor says so.
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A dietician says apple for fibre?
Let%u2019s find out how much fiber is in an apple. An apple contains about 5 grams compared to the 3 grams in an orange. (Apple beats orange here? Well, orange still has a chance to score).
What about oranges? They keep low profile, unlike apples
This thick-skinned, juicy, peelable fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and is a powerful antioxidant that contains what the body needs to develop and repair tissue, blood vessels, bones, and skin. So if you feel low and sleepy in the office, orange is your best bet.
In 100 grams of orange, there are about 45-50 calories. In addition, oranges contain 72 mg of calcium and 326 mg of potassium compared to 7 mg of calcium and 117 mg of potassium in apples. What%u2019s the big deal here? This helps regulate the contraction of the heart muscle, thereby maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. An orange loses to the apple on the fibre side. It does not contain as much fiber as the latter. But guess what? Its flu-fighting power covers for that.
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So who%u2019s the winner?
Too hard to declare the clear winner! Apples with a little more fiber, which is an important nutrient that aids in healthy digestion and lowering cholesterol, and oranges with more vitamins and minerals including the much-needed vitamin C lead to a tie. So, yes, maybe you should take both to stay healthy. Isn%u2019t that sweet?
