Calories in an Apple: By Size, Variety and Form
How many calories are in an apple? A medium apple has about 95 kcal and 4 g fiber. See calories by size, slices, apple juice and apple pie.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
Quick answer: a medium apple (about 182 g, roughly 3 inches across) has around 95 calories, 25 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fiber.
Apple calories by size
| Size | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Small | ~149 g | ~77 kcal |
| Medium | ~182 g | ~95 kcal |
| Large | ~223 g | ~116 kcal |
| 1 cup slices | ~110 g | ~57 kcal |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | ~52 kcal |
Variety (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) changes calories only slightly; size matters much more.
Nutrition in a medium apple
- Calories: ~95
- Carbs: ~25 g (about 19 g natural sugars)
- Fiber: ~4.4 g (with the skin)
- Protein: ~0.5 g
- Fat: ~0.3 g
Most of the fiber is in or just under the skin, so eating it whole keeps you fuller.
Apples in other forms
| Food | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup | ~50 |
| Apple juice, 1 cup (240 ml) | ~115 |
| Dried apple rings, 30 g | ~75 |
| Apple with 1 tbsp peanut butter | ~190 |
| Apple pie, 1 slice | ~300–400 |
Notice the juice: similar calories to a whole apple, but no fiber and much less filling.
Are apples good for weight loss?
Yes. An apple is high in water and fiber for under 100 kcal, which makes it one of the most filling snacks per calorie. Pair it with protein for a more complete snack; see high-protein low-calorie foods.
Apple snack ideas under 250 calories
- Apple + cheese: a medium apple with an ounce of cheddar (about 210 kcal).
- Apple "nachos": thin slices with a drizzle of 1 tbsp peanut butter and cinnamon (about 190 kcal).
- Baked apple: cored apple baked with cinnamon and a spoon of oats (about 130 kcal).
- Apple + Greek yogurt: chopped apple in 170 g nonfat Greek yogurt (about 195 kcal, 17 g protein).
Portion without a scale
A medium apple is about the size of a tennis ball. Many supermarket apples are closer to "large", around 115–120 kcal.
Track it
Fruit is easy to log with a photo in Nutora. For a fruit comparison, read calories in a banana and calories in watermelon.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a large apple?
About 115–120 calories.
Is it OK to eat an apple every day?
For most people, yes. It's a nutritious, high-fiber snack.
Does peeling an apple reduce calories?
Slightly, but you also lose about half the fiber, which helps fullness.
Which apple has the fewest calories?
Calories are similar across varieties; a smaller apple has fewer calories than a bigger one of any variety.
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