Honeycrisp apples, a cross between Macoun and Honeygold apples, grow on hardy trees and retain their crisp texture for up to six months when stored properly. The juicy apple's color ranges from red with a yellow background to completely red when exposed to direct sunlight. Loaded with dietary fiber and vitamin C, you can eat Honeycrisp apples fresh or use them in baked goods.
Macronutrients
One large Honeycrisp apple, measuring 3 1/4 inch in diameter, contains about 116 calories. Apples larger than 3 1/4 inch in diameter will have a higher number of calories. The majority of the calories in Honeycrisp apples comes from carbohydrates. Like other apples, one large Honeycrisp apple has 30 g carbohydrates, 23 g of which are sugar. The same apple contains less than 1 g fat and about .5 g protein.
Vitamins
Apples, like many other fruits, contain vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin responsible for a healthy immune system and collagen synthesis. Eating Honeycrisp apples with the skin intact ensures you get a healthy dose of vitamin C because half of the vitamin content is located just beneath the skin. One large apple contains 10 mg, or about 12 percent of the recommended daily amount, of vitamin C. Honeycrisp apples also contain vitamin A and trace amounts of folate, vitamin K and vitamin E.
Dietary Fiber
Honeycrisp apples are a solid source of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Eating the proper amount of dietary fiber each day helps improve your digestive system, prevents cholesterol buildup and helps control blood sugar levels. The high fiber content in apples may also aid in weight loss. Eating one large apple a day provides 5.4 g dietary fiber, which is 10 to 13 percent of the daily amount recommended by the American Dietetic Association.
Other Nutrients
In addition to vitamin C and dietary fiber, Honeycrisp apples also contain potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. Potassium regulates fluid levels in the body and assists in the production of protein from amino acids. Even the small amount of calcium found in apples contributes to healthy bones and teeth. Phosphorus in apples plays a role in the body's production of protein necessary for the growth and maintenance of cells.
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