Food calories
How many calories in an apple?
Last updated: July 10, 2026
Short answer: a medium apple (182 g, with the skin) has about95 calories. That comes with 25 g of carbs (19 g natural sugar), 4.4 g of fiber, 0.5 g of protein, and just0.3 g of fat — a filling, low-calorie snack that is high in potassium and vitamin C.
Apples are one of the most popular snack fruits in the world, and for good reason: they are portable, crunchy, and low in calories for their size. The exact number depends mostly on how big the apple is, and whether you eat the skin — where most of the fiber lives.
Calories in an apple by size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small apple (149 g) | ~78 kcal | 0.4 g | 21 g | 0.3 g |
| Medium apple (182 g) | 95 kcal | 0.5 g | 25 g | 0.3 g |
| Large apple (223 g) | ~116 kcal | 0.6 g | 31 g | 0.4 g |
| Per 100 g | 52 kcal | 0.3 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
Color barely matters — a green apple (like Granny Smith) and a red apple (like Gala) have almost the same calories at the same weight, around 52 kcal per 100 g. Green apples tend to taste more tart because they have slightly less sugar, but the difference is small. What changes the number most is size and whether you keep the peel: most of an apple's fiber is in the skin, so eat it whole rather than peeled.
How an apple fits your calorie goal
At about 95 calories, a medium apple is an easy snack to fit into almost any day. Because it is high in fiber and water, it fills you up for very few calories — which makes it a smart swap when you are trying to lose weight. To see where a snack like this lands in your day, work out your target with the calorie calculator, then keep a small gap below maintenance using the ideas in calorie deficit.
An apple is essentially a fiber-rich carbohydrate food: nearly all of its calories come from carbs, with only trace protein and fat. If you are tracking macros, pair it with a protein source (nut butter, Greek yogurt, or cheese) to make a more balanced snack. For a refresher on how each nutrient adds up, see calories in protein, carbs & fat.
Log your apple in seconds
The easiest way to keep apples (and everything else) inside your daily target is to log them as you go. The MyPlate app lets you snap a photo or scan the barcode to log a food in seconds — no manual searching or guessing at portions. Curious how apples compare to other everyday snacks? Browse calories in common foods.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one apple?
A medium apple (182 g, eaten with the skin) has about 95 calories. It also gives you roughly 25 g of carbs, 4.4 g of fiber, 0.5 g of protein, and just 0.3 g of fat. Because an apple is mostly water and fiber, that 95 calories comes with a lot of chewing and a satisfying crunch — which is part of why apples are so filling for their calorie count.
How many calories are in a small vs. large apple?
Size changes the number a lot. A small apple (about 149 g) has roughly 78 calories, a medium one (182 g) about 95, and a large apple (223 g) about 116. If you want a quick way to estimate any apple, use about 52 calories per 100 g of fruit and multiply by the weight.
Is an apple good for weight loss?
Yes. At around 95 calories for a medium fruit, an apple is high in fiber (4.4 g) and water, so it fills you up and helps curb snacking for very few calories. Most of that fiber is in the skin, so eat apples whole rather than peeled or juiced. They make an easy, portable swap for higher-calorie snacks when you are in a calorie deficit.
How many carbs and how much sugar are in an apple?
A medium apple has about 25 g of carbohydrates, of which roughly 19 g is natural sugar, plus 4.4 g of fiber. There is almost no protein (0.5 g) or fat (0.3 g), so an apple is essentially a fiber-rich carbohydrate food. The sugar is natural fructose that comes packaged with fiber, which slows how fast it is absorbed.