Honeycrisp apples, originally produced in 1991, have an average number of calories compared to other apples, and to other fruit. Most of these calories come from carbohydrates. Honeycrisp apples can be an important part of your daily fruit consumption.
Identification
Honeycrisp were introduced to the apple scene by University of Minnesota, who crossed Macoun and Honeygold apples, two other apple varieties. Honeycrisp apples, as the name implies, are known for being incredibly crisp.
Calorie Content
The calorie content of an average-sized honeycrisp apple, which weighs about 5.4 ounces, is 80 calories. Larger apples may contain more calories; smaller apples may contain less. This is less than the calorie content of an average Red Delicious apple, about 116 calories, but more than that of an average Granny Smith apple, about 50 to 65 calories. For comparison, a banana usually has between 90 and 200 calories.
Origin of Calories
The calories in a Honeycrisp apple are almost entirely carbohydrate-derived. That is, a typical Honeycrisp apple has 22 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and 1 gram of protein. The rest of the weight is primarily water weight. This is similar to the content breakdown of other apple varieties.
How does a honeycrisp apple fit into daily nutrition?
A healthy diet consists of a variety of different foods, from protein sources (meats, beans and so on), to fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and fats. The recommended daily fruit intake for the average adult is about one or two cups. That's about the same amount of fruit in one large apple or two small apples.
What are some other benefits of apples?
Apples, like other fruits, are rich in antioxidants and are hypothesized to play a role in preventing a variety of diseases. For example, according to Drs. Boyer and Liu, in the May 2004 issue of "Nutrition Journal," apple consumption has been linked to a lower rate of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Whether the lower rates of these diseases result from the apples themselves, or are the result of people simply living healthier lifestyles, of which apple consumption is a part, is difficult to demonstrate. That is to say, if you eat an apple, you may be less likely to eat a hamburger, and you may be healthier as a result. Given the importance of fruits in the daily diet, however, the low calorie content of apples, and their hypothesized health benefits for a variety of diseases, it makes sense to recommend that people make apples a regular part of their diet.
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