Which apple variety has the best nutrients (forum)

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Hi all, I am looking at buying an apple tree for my garden. As the garden is not big, I do not have many options. i want to get an apple tree which as the title says has the best nutrients. I am not sure if all apple varieties are the same in terms of nutritional value. Would appreciate some input and suggestions before I decide. Thanks.

Time: 21st July 2017 11:45am

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Figbarron says...
An exerpt from this website
&quote;e;In order of antioxidant levels, the varieties ranked:
Red Delicious (2,012), Northern Spy (1,548), Ida Red (1,479), Cortland (1,323), Golden Delicious (1,265), McIntosh (1,163), Mutsu (1,017) and Empire (782). The numbers are measures of total phenolic content in parts per million.&quote;e;

so i would say, red delicious? but it needs a pollinator. Golden delicious is partially self fertile so you need 1 since you don't have a big yard. Hope this helps

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http://lifehacker.com/the-most-nutritious-types-of-apples-ranked-by-antioxid-1556951427?IR=T

Time: 22nd July 2017 10:49pm

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BenW says...
You're overthinking it... the differences will be marginal, especially in the broader context of your overall diet.

Plant one you like to eat :)

A multigrafted tree that will spread the crop is better, and apples are super-easy to graft, even with improvised tools (and a bit of care).

Time: 1st August 2017 1:51pm

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Joel15 says...
The variety Monty's Surprise has been bred to have the highest nutritional value as far as I know

Time: 3rd August 2017 1:15pm

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