Apples and peaches are both popular fruits, but they have distinct characteristics. Apples, belonging to the pome family, are round and come in various colors and flavors, while peaches, stone fruits, are known for their sweetness and fuzzy skin. Apples are widely cultivated and can be stored for long periods, whereas peaches are more delicate and have a shorter storage life. But, it is striking that peaches exchange much more water than apples, but receive the same amount of phloem sap. This might be related to the different strategies adopted: apples unload assimilates actively and phloem-to-fruit hydrostatic pressure gradients are of relatively low importance.

In conclusion, both fruits are healthy additions to the diet, with apples contributing to digestive health and peach consumption linked to potential allergy relief and immune support.