Apples vs Oranges: Nutrition, Health Benefits & Smart Eating Tips
Oranges offer more vitamin C, while apples provide more fiber and antioxidants / Freepik Apples and oranges are among the most commonly consumed fruits worldwide, and each brings its own unique set of health benefits. One fruit may have fewer calories, another might offer more fibre or a different range of vitamins and minerals. While both are excellent choices for a healthy diet, examining their nutritional profiles side by side can help you decide which fits best in your dietary goals — or perhaps how to include both for maximal variety. Nutritional Overview: Apples vs. Oranges Calories, macronutrients and fibre When comparing a medium-sized apple with a medium-sized orange, there are some notable differences: One medium apple has approximately 95 calories; a navel orange around 72 calories (according to Verywell Health). Apples tend to have more dietary fibre (about 4.4 g in an apple vs about 2.8 g in an orange) in certain...