Find the right one for snacking, baking and more.
Browse varietiesFind the right one for snacking, baking and more.
Browse varietiesCalories in an apple
Small, medium and large, plus how apples compare to applesauce and juice.
A medium apple has about 95 calories. A small one has about 77, and a large one about 116. Size matters far more than variety: sweet and tart apples land within a few calories of each other.
Here is the full breakdown, based on USDA data for raw apples with the skin on.
| Size | Calories | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (about 2¾ inches, 149 g) | About 77 | 21 g | 3.6 g | 15 g |
| Medium (about 3 inches, 182 g) | About 95 | 25 g | 4.4 g | 19 g |
| Large (about 3¼ inches, 223 g) | About 116 | 31 g | 5.4 g | 23 g |
Raw apples with skin. Values from USDA FoodData Central, rounded.
Only slightly. Sweet apples like Fuji and tart ones like Granny Smith differ by just a few calories at the same size. If you are counting, weigh the apple: raw apple has about 52 calories per 100 grams.
Fiber is where whole apples really win.
| Serving | Calories | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Medium apple, with skin | About 95 | 4.4 g |
| Medium apple, peeled | About 77 | 2.1 g |
| Applesauce, unsweetened, ½ cup | About 50 | 1.3 g |
| Apple juice, unsweetened, 1 cup | About 115 | 0.5 g |
Approximate values based on USDA FoodData Central.
A whole apple with the skin on gives you the most fiber for the fewest calories, and the fiber helps you feel full. Juice keeps most of the sugar and loses nearly all the fiber.
Want to know more about what is inside an apple? Read our guide to apple fiber and pectin.
