Green apples are just as healthful as red apples. They are, nevertheless, slightly sour and sweet in flavor. Green apples provide several health and cosmetic benefits. They are high in nutrients, fiber, minerals, and vitamins, all of which are beneficial to your general health. Eating a few fresh green apples each day can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. When you bite into a green apple, you're actually biting into seven different fruits: Malus pumila, Malus sylvestris, Malus micantena, Malus hupehensis, Prunus sibirica, Pyrus malus, and Pyrus ussuriensis. The most common variety of apple in North America is probably the Red Delicious, which is actually a mutant version of the Golden Delicious that was selected for its rapid growth rate and resistance to pests and diseases. Red Delicious apples are delicious when eaten raw or cooked, but they aren't as nutritious as other varieties. For example, one Red Delicious contains more sugar than three Granny Smiths or Goldens. Also, the red color of the fruit comes from anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These compounds are not present in white apples.