-In the stomach, droplets of fat separate from the watery components & float as a layer on top. -In the small intestine, bile, an emulsifier, mixes fat droplets w/intestine's watery fluid; suspends them in the fluid until the fat-digesting enzymes contributed by the pancreas can split them into smaller molecules for absorption. Transport of glycerol & shorter-chain fatty acids.
Calories and Carbs. An average medium-sized gala apple weighs 140 grams and contains 80 calories. It also has 22 grams of carbohydrates with 5 grams of fiber and 17 grams of sugar. One medium-sized Gala apple provides 195 milligrams of potassium. It also provides as 2 percent of the daily value for vitamin A, calcium and iron, as well as 20 percent of the DV for vitamin C, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Data Laboratory, one small apple with the peel contains about 21 grams of total carbohydrates, including 3.6 grams of dietary fiber. If you peel your small apple, it will then contain about 17 grams of total carbs, including 1.7 grams of dietary fiber. Other Nutrients A small apple with the skin contains about 77 calories, according to the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory.