"It's famously hard to compare apples and oranges, but no one is talking about apples and bananas. Well, except for Raffi. Apples and bananas are two of the most common grab-and-go fruits in American diets, and both are affordable, portable, and widely available year-round. They each contain fiber, carbohydrates, and essential micronutrients and vitamins. Neither one is a nutritional villain, but their compositions vary in ways that can make a difference depending on what your body needs, and having nutrient literacy can be empowering."
"A medium banana (about 115 grams) contains roughly 113 calories, 23 grams of carbohydrates, and three grams of fiber, while a medium apple (about 140 grams) contains around 90 calories and 21 grams of carbohydrates and three grams of fiber. The numbers are pretty close, with bananas skewing a tiny bit higher in carbohydrates, largely from starches that convert to sugar as the fruit ripens."
"Because both fruits contain naturally occurring sugars, they raise blood glucose levels to some degree. Bananas tend to have a moderate glycemic index, which increases with ripeness, whereas apples usually rank a bit lower. How drastically the fruits, or any food, spike your blood sugar really depends on your body composition, what else you've eaten that day, and even how tired you are."
Apples and bananas are affordable, portable fruits that supply fiber, carbohydrates, and essential micronutrients. A medium banana (115 g) has about 113 calories, 23 g of carbohydrates, and 3 g of fiber; a medium apple (140 g) has about 90 calories, 21 g of carbohydrates, and 3 g of fiber. Bananas contain more starch that converts to sugar as they ripen, raising their glycemic index, while apples generally rank lower. Blood glucose response depends on body composition, recent meals, and fatigue. Pairing fruit with protein or fat slows digestion and moderates glucose spikes. Fiber and water reduce metabolic impact compared to refined sugars.
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