Autumn harvest; storage can extend availabilityGolden Delicious Apple Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Golden Delicious is an apple cultivar known for its yellow-green to golden skin and sweet flavor. It can be eaten raw or used in cooked fruit recipes. The values describe 100 g of edible raw Golden Delicious apple with skin; ripeness and growing conditions can affect actual composition.
Golden Delicious Apple benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 57 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 85.8 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- Its approximately 2.4 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
- About 1.8 µg of vitamin K per 100 g contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
- About 0.051 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 0.026 mg of vitamin B2 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- About 5.1 mg of choline per 100 g contributes to normal lipid metabolism, homocysteine metabolism and the maintenance of normal liver function.
- About 6 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
- About 100 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 5 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 10 mg of phosphorus per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
- No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of golden delicious apple depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Golden Delicious Apple nutrition facts
The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 57 kcal | 57 kcal |
| Water | 85.8 g | 85.8 g |
| Protein | 0.28 g | 0.28 g |
| Total fat | 0.15 g | 0.15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Total sugars | 10 g | 10 g |
| Starch | 0.05 g | 0.05 g |
| Ash | 0.16 g | 0.16 g |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 6 mg |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.035 mg | 0.035 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.018 mg | 0.018 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.026 mg | 0.026 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.094 mg | 0.094 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.074 mg | 0.074 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 mg | 0.051 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 3 µg | 3 µg |
| Food folate | 3 µg | 3 µg |
| Choline | 5.1 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg RAE | 3 µg RAE |
| Beta-carotene | 25 µg | 25 µg |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 12 µg | 12 µg |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 µg | 28 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Types of sugar | ||
| Sucrose | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Glucose | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Fructose | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan | 0.001 g | 0.001 g |
| Threonine | 0.006 g | 0.006 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.006 g | 0.006 g |
| Leucine | 0.014 g | 0.014 g |
| Lysine | 0.013 g | 0.013 g |
| Methionine | 0.001 g | 0.001 g |
| Cystine | 0.001 g | 0.001 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.007 g | 0.007 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.001 g | 0.001 g |
| Valine | 0.013 g | 0.013 g |
| Arginine | 0.006 g | 0.006 g |
| Histidine | 0.005 g | 0.005 g |
| Alanine | 0.012 g | 0.012 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.075 g | 0.075 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.026 g | 0.026 g |
| Glycine | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Proline | 0.006 g | 0.006 g |
| Serine | 0.011 g | 0.011 g |
| Vitamin details | ||
| Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) | 1.8 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
How many calories are in Golden Delicious Apple?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 57 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 57 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Golden Delicious Apple in the kitchen
Use fresh slices in salads and oats, or prepare puree, compote and baked desserts. Peeling and cooking change the raw-food values shown in the table.
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Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.