The apple is from the tree species, Malus domestica and Rosaceae and grows in all parts of the world with China producing the most apples. There are at least 55 million tons of apples picked every year from assorted varieties that range in taste and texture. Apples are used for many different things including; baking, cooking or a quick low calorie snack. Let’s take a look at the caloric content of apples:
How Many Calories in an Apple?
Apples are packed with nutrition and low in calories, plus they provide your body with water. Apples contain at least 80 to 90 percent water and are high in vitamins and antioxidants. They are rich in the following nutrients; Beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C (mostly contained in the skin area of the apple), iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and two important antioxidants polyphenols and flavanoids. You will be able to tell when an apple is at its perfect ripeness by the amount of scent it gives off from the skin. Use the following table to see the different varieties including their nutrition information:
| Raw Apple With Skin | ||
|---|---|---|
| Per 100 grams |
52 calories |
|
| Extra Small = 2 ½” Diameter (101g) |
Calories |
53 |
| Carbohydrates |
14g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
2.4g |
|
| Sugar |
10g |
|
| Small = 2 ¾” Diameter (150g) |
Calories |
78 |
| Carbohydrates |
21g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
3.6g |
|
| Sugar |
15g |
|
| Medium = 3” Diameter (180g) |
Calories |
95 |
| Carbohydrates |
25g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
4.4g |
|
| Sugar |
19g |
|
| Large = 3 ¼” Diameter (225g) |
Calories |
116 |
| Carbohydrates |
31g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
5g |
|
| Sugar |
23g |
|
| 1 Cup Sliced (110g) |
Calories |
57 |
| Carbohydrates |
15g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
2.6g |
|
| Sugar |
11g |
|
| Raw Apple Without Skin | ||
| Per 100 grams |
48 Calories |
|
| Small = 2 ¾” Diameter (130g) |
Calories |
63 |
| Carbohydrates |
17g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
1.7g |
|
| Sugar |
13g |
|
| Medium = 3” Diameter (160g) |
Calories |
77 |
| Carbohydrates |
21g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
2.1g |
|
| Sugar |
16g |
|
| Large = 3 ¼” Diameter (215g) |
Calories |
103 |
| Carbohydrates |
28g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
2.8g |
|
| Sugar |
22g |
|
| 1 Cup Sliced (110g) |
Calories |
53 |
| Carbohydrates |
14g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
1.4g |
|
| Sugar |
11g |
|
| Boiled Apple | ||
| Per 100 grams |
53 Calories |
|
| 1 Cup Sliced (170g) |
Calories |
91 |
| Carbohydrates |
23g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
4.1g |
|
| Sugar |
19g |
|
| Microwaved Apple | ||
| Per 100 grams |
56 Calories |
|
| 1 Cup Sliced (170g) |
Calories |
95 |
| Carbohydrates |
24g |
|
| Dietary Fiber |
4.8g |
|
Here is an informative video on apple nutritional facts: