Mouthing Off | Apples vs oranges: which are the best, and what does your answer say about your personality?
- As a food columnist, Andrew Sun has a simple question for determining someone’s psychological traits: which would they pick, apples or oranges?
- He comes down on the side of the apple, on the grounds it is easier to eat – including its skin – than an orange that you have to peel and remove the pith from
There are a lot of pseudo-silly personality tests available online. Want to know which Friends cast member you’d be? Ever wonder what house you would be assigned at Hogwarts? Which comic book superhero would your alter-ego be? And, of course, are you more Carrie, Samantha, Miranda or Charlotte?
As a food columnist, I have one simple question for determining one’s psychological traits: apples or oranges – which would you pick?
They are the two most common fruits. But they are so different that it gave rise to an idiom saying you cannot compare one to the other. Oranges encapsulate the summer citrus season, while apples evoke autumn. It’s rather fascinating to hear about people’s preference and their reasons.
In terms of nutritional value, both are very good for you. We’re all well aware what an apple a day is supposed to do. Apples also contain more fibre, which is good for digestion and lowering cholesterol.
However, oranges are great if you’re trying to boost your immune system. They have not only more vitamin C, but also vitamin A and B complex. They also contain more calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, choline and protein. On the other hand, oranges are higher on the glycaemic index if you’re trying to cut down on sugars.