How many calories are in an apple?
A medium apple (182 g) has 95 calories. Per 100 grams, apple has 52 calories. A medium apple is almost entirely carbohydrate, about 25 g, with 4 g of fiber concentrated in the skin and negligible protein or fat. As whole fruit it is genuinely hard to overeat.
Apple nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per medium apple (182 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 | 52 |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 13.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 18.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 107 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 6 mg |
Values from Apples, raw, with skin (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171688). Figures vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
The calories you might not be counting
A whole apple is about 95 calories and self-limiting, so the hidden calories arrive with the dip and the processing, not the fruit. Caramel dip adds roughly 130 calories, peanut butter about 190. The "apple" in a slice of apple pie is mostly crust, butter, and sugar at around 410. Dried apple chips shrink the water and concentrate the sugar into a few hundred calories per handful that disappears fast. Forkd keeps the fruit and the topping as separate lines instead of logging one vague "apple."
Calories by size
USDA calls a medium apple 182 g, but a lot of grocery fruit is large (223 g, about 116 calories) or bigger. A cup of slices is 109 g (about 57 calories). Estimating any apple at 95 calories understates a big Honeycrisp by roughly a third.
| Size | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Extra small (2-1/2" dia) | 101 g | 53 |
| Small (2-3/4" dia) | 149 g | 77 |
| Medium (3" dia) | 182 g | 95 |
| Large (3-1/4" dia) | 223 g | 116 |
| Cup, sliced | 109 g | 57 |
Scanning an apple with Forkd catches the exact portion and the hidden extras this page just described, the oil, the dressing, the topping a photo alone would miss.
Apple calories: common questions
Is an apple good for weight loss?
A medium apple is about 95 calories with 4 g of fiber, most of it in the skin, so it delivers fullness for very few calories. Whole apples suit weight loss. Apple as juice or pie does not carry the same fiber or built-in portion control.
How many calories are in a large apple?
A large apple (223 g by USDA) has about 116 calories, and a small apple (149 g) is about 77. Per 100 g, apple with skin is 52 calories.
How much sugar is in an apple?
A medium apple has about 19 g of natural sugar, buffered by 4 g of fiber. Peeling the apple removes much of that fiber and a little of the vitamin C.
How many carbs are in an apple?
A medium apple has about 25 g of carbohydrate, including 4 g of fiber.
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Sources: Apples, raw, with skin (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171688). Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central reference portions.
This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nutrition values are estimates sourced from USDA FoodData Central and may vary by variety, preparation, and portion. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet.