Apples contain many of the vitamins necessary for healthy body function. Different types of apples will contain different amounts.
Generally, apples contain the following vitamins:
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- vitamin E
- They also contain a variety of B vitamins, such as:
- vitamin B1, or thiamine
- vitamin B2, or riboflavin
- vitamin B3, or niacin
- vitamin B6, or pyridoxine
- vitamin B9, or folate
Aside from vitamin C, apples only provide small amounts of these vitamins.
Some of these vitamins are present in the skin. For the most nutritional benefit, a person should consume the skin as well as the flesh of the apple.
Additionally, apples contain very small amounts of different minerals, including:
- calcium
- iron
- potassium
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- sodium
- zinc
- manganese