Apples are a low-calorie and nutritional snack that contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol. According to the University of Illinois Extension, there are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown worldwide, with 2,500 varieties in the United States. When it comes to calories, varieties of apples are about the same. All average around 80 calories and five grams of dietary fiber for a medium apple. However, a few varieties can differ in the nutritional amounts of vitamin C their flesh provides. While the most vitamin C is found in the skin and just below the skin, the flesh contains varying amounts as well.
Golden Delicious
Golden delicious apples are good for eating fresh or for making pies and applesauce. It is a sweet yellow apple that is available year-round. When it comes to vitamin C in the flesh of a golden delicious apple, the Natural Food Hub ranks it as a fairly good source, with an average size apple providing 8 mg of vitamin C.
Granny Smith
The Granny Smith apple, according to Produce Oasis, gets its name from its founder, Mrs. Mary Ann Smith. Granny Smith apples are the top baking apple for pies because of their crisp, juicy and tart flavor and texture. They have a deep green skin. When picking a Granny Smith apple, look for ones that feel solid and heavy. Granny Smith apples are considered a good variety for vitamin C, with their flesh providing an average of 13 mg per apple.
McIntosh
The McIntosh apple is red and green in color and, according to the Fruit and Veggie Guru, is a favorite in lunchboxes. It was discovered in Ontario, Canada by John McIntosh in 1811. It has a sweet taste with a slight bit of tartness, and is available between September and June. The McIntosh apple is not recommended for baking of freezing, but it makes a great snack. However, when it comes to vitamin C, the McIntosh is not the best variety. For a 100 gram serving size, the McIntosh provides only 4 mg of vitamin C.
Jonathan
The Jonathan apple is red and green, with a tart taste. It is versatile, good for eating fresh as well as baking and freezing. Jonathans are grown in Washington state, and are available September through January. Jonathan apples rank as a good source of vitamin C. An average size Jonathan apple contains 11 mg.
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