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Calories in an apple

A typical serving of apple (1 medium, 182 g) has about 95 calories. Per 100 g: 52 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 13.8 g carbs, 0.2 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2.4 g of fiber and 10.4 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from carbohydrate.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 medium182 g95 kcal
1 small149 g77 kcal
1 large223 g116 kcal
1 cup, sliced109 g57 kcal
100 g100 g52 kcal

Macros per 100 g

0.3 g
Protein
13.8 g
Carbs
0.2 g
Fat
2.4 g
Fiber
10.4 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Most of an apple is water and fiber, which is why one keeps you busy for 95 calories. On the energy-density scale, 52 kcal per 100 g puts apple at the low end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in an apple?

A typical serving (1 medium, 182 g) has about 95 calories, and 100 g has 52 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in an apple?

There are 0.3 g of protein in 100 g of apple, which works out to about 0.5 g per serving (1 medium). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How much sugar is in an apple?

Sugar comes to 10.4 g per 100 g, so 1 medium (182 g) delivers roughly 19 g. That sugar is already counted inside the calorie figures on this page.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 171688 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171688 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.