How Many Calories Are in an Apple?

If you just want the quick answer: a medium apple (about 182 g) has ~95 calories. The exact number depends on size, variety, and how it’s prepared.

Calories by size (fresh, raw, with skin)

• Small (150 g): ~77 kcal
• Medium (182 g): ~95 kcal
• Large (223 g): ~116 kcal
• Per 100 g (handy for weighing): ~52 kcal

Tip: Most “large” dessert apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp) skew closer to the top of the range simply because they’re bigger, not because the variety is inherently higher in calories.

What’s in those calories?

A medium apple (~95 kcal) typically provides:

• Carbs: ~25 g total (of which ~19 g natural sugars)
• Fiber: ~4–5 g (mostly soluble + insoluble mix)
• Protein: ~0.5 g
• Fat: ~0.3 g
• Water: ~86%

Skin on vs. peeled

• Calories: Nearly the same per gram.
• Fiber: The peel carries a good chunk—peeling can cut fiber roughly in half. Keeping the skin helps with fullness and steady blood sugar.

Prepared apples: how the calories change

• Unsweetened applesauce: ~40–45 kcal per 100 g (water-rich; check labels)
• Sweetened applesauce: varies widely; added sugar can double the calories
• Dried apples: ~240–260 kcal per 100 g (water’s gone = calorie-dense). A 28 g (1 oz) handful is ~65–75 kcal
• Apple juice (100%): ~110–120 kcal per 240 ml (8 oz) and 0–1 g fiber
• Baked apples (plain): similar calories to raw by weight; added sugar/butter raises it quickly

Glycemic notes (for steadier energy)

Whole apples have a low glycemic index (roughly mid-30s), thanks largely to fiber and water. Pairing with protein or fat (e.g., peanut butter, yogurt, cheese) can boost satiety without a big calorie bump.

How to use this day to day

• Counting calories? Weigh your apple and use ~52 kcal/100 g.
• Snacking for fullness? Keep the peel and add a small protein/fat side.
• Baking? Most calories come from add-ins (sugar, pastry, butter), not the apple.

Quick FAQ

Are green apples (e.g., Granny Smith) lower in calories?
Not meaningfully—size matters more than color or variety.

Is sugar in apples “too much”?
Apples contain natural sugars, but they come packaged with fiber, water, and micronutrients, which blunt blood-sugar spikes compared with juice or sweets.

Best choice for weight loss?
A medium apple is a ~95-kcal, high-fiber snack; it’s hard to beat for volume per calorie.

Bottom line: Count ~95 calories for a medium apple or ~52 kcal per 100 g, and keep the skin for more fiber and fullness.