Is Apple good for you?
Apple is a fruit. It has about 12 g net carbs and 0.3 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Apple: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Whole apple is moderate-GI with fibre — okay in a small portion with the skin on; never as juice. Pair with nut butter to blunt the rise.
How to choose: Firm, heavy; tart varieties are lower-sugar.
How to use it: Eat whole with skin; slice with peanut/almond butter.
How to store: Fridge crisper.
Sensible portion: ½–1 small, few×/week
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.