Compare Contrast Apples And Oranges
Itete Gatete
English 12
November 7, 2014
Compare & Contrast “Its like apples & oranges...” a common idiom used when comparing two popular items that might seem incomparable. All the same, that is why we will take on the seemingly impossible task of comparing them both. Whether it’s the look of their exterior, their cultural background, or even their nutritional value, both fruits have very interesting similarities and differences. First off, lets look at the similarities, between both fruits there is a mass array of varieties; whether it’s mandarins or blood oranges, galas or granny smiths, there’s always something for somebody. Another similarity can literally be found within the two fruits. Apples just like oranges are a great source for fiber, which is important for controlling blood sugar levels and colon health.
Likewise the two have high levels of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. As well as being full of nutriments, both fruits have great diseasefighting factors, “Apples contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which may help lower the chance of developing diabetes and asthma. [...]
Oranges contain a phytochemical called hesperidin, which may lower triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels.” ( http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/top _25_healthy_fruits_blueberries_apples_cherries_bananas_and_21_more_healthy_pick
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). Ultimately what makes the pair so homogenous is the fact that they’re two of the most frequently eaten fruits on the planet. Despite all these similarities, apples and oranges can evidently be differentiated through multiple aspects. The most obvious of these would be the physical differences amidst the two: apples come in a variety of colors, from deep reds, to greens, to light
yellows, while oranges come in several shades of well…Orange! Apples have a thin peel with a usually crunchy interior, on the other hands oranges have thicker peels and a soft flesh. Being the only
English 12
November 7, 2014
Compare & Contrast “Its like apples & oranges...” a common idiom used when comparing two popular items that might seem incomparable. All the same, that is why we will take on the seemingly impossible task of comparing them both. Whether it’s the look of their exterior, their cultural background, or even their nutritional value, both fruits have very interesting similarities and differences. First off, lets look at the similarities, between both fruits there is a mass array of varieties; whether it’s mandarins or blood oranges, galas or granny smiths, there’s always something for somebody. Another similarity can literally be found within the two fruits. Apples just like oranges are a great source for fiber, which is important for controlling blood sugar levels and colon health.
Likewise the two have high levels of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. As well as being full of nutriments, both fruits have great diseasefighting factors, “Apples contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which may help lower the chance of developing diabetes and asthma. [...]
Oranges contain a phytochemical called hesperidin, which may lower triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels.” ( http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/top _25_healthy_fruits_blueberries_apples_cherries_bananas_and_21_more_healthy_pick
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). Ultimately what makes the pair so homogenous is the fact that they’re two of the most frequently eaten fruits on the planet. Despite all these similarities, apples and oranges can evidently be differentiated through multiple aspects. The most obvious of these would be the physical differences amidst the two: apples come in a variety of colors, from deep reds, to greens, to light
yellows, while oranges come in several shades of well…Orange! Apples have a thin peel with a usually crunchy interior, on the other hands oranges have thicker peels and a soft flesh. Being the only