{"id":35334,"date":"2022-09-09T09:05:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T07:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/?p=35334"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:30:33","slug":"how-many-calories-in-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/how-many-calories-in-apple\/","title":{"rendered":"How many calories are in an apple?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apples <\/span><b>are like<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a reliable friend, always there when you need them. You can find them in supermarkets throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Would you like to know more about them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many <\/span><b>calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are in an <\/span><b>apple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? What <\/span><b>health benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> do they offer? Should you include them in your <\/span><b>diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read on for the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many calories are in 100 grams of apple?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When discussing <\/span><b>apple calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we mean the <\/span><b>edible part<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: the<\/span><b> flesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>skin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>Apple calories<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>100 grams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of apple<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contain <\/span><b>56 calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>Apple macronutrients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>100 grams <\/b><b>of apple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provide these macros:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protein:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0 g &#8211; 0 kcal &#8211; (0 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carbohydrate:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14 g &#8211; 56 kcal &#8211; (100 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fat:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0 g &#8211; 0 kcal &#8211; (0 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29067 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-300x300.png\" alt=\"Apple calorie chart\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-2000x2000.png 2000w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/GraficoManzana-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Apple micronutrients<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Vitamins<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B1 (thiamin)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.017 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.026 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B3 (niacin):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.091 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.061 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0.041 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B9 (folic acid):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 0 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 4.6 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin D:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin E:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.18 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin K:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2.2 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><b>Minerals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calcium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 12 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.12 mg\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Magnesium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5 mg\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zinc:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0.04 mg\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sodium: 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> mg\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potassium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 107 mg\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phosphorus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 11 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selenium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0 micrograms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-manzana-verde-1280x640.webp\" alt=\"Green apple calories\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much does an apple weigh?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An <\/span><b>apple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> weighs around <\/span><b>180 g<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, although size varies between varieties and individual fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An <\/span><b>apple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> weighing <\/span><b>180 grams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provides approximately these <\/span><b>macros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protein: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a00 g &#8211; 0 kcal &#8211; (0 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carbohydrate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 25 g &#8211; 100 kcal &#8211; (100 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 0 g &#8211; 0 kcal &#8211; (0 %)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do all apples contain the same calories?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. <\/span><b>Apple calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> vary between <\/span><b>varieties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as sweeter apples tend to contain <\/span><b>more sugars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The differences are <\/span><b>small<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so choose according to taste rather than calorie content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you like <\/span><b>red apples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, try <\/span><b>Fuji or Pink Lady<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For fans of <\/span><b>green apples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, our team enjoys <\/span><b>Granny Smith<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-manzana-tipos-1280x640.webp\" alt=\"Apple calories by variety\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why is eating apples good for you?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For several reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They offer <\/span><b>antioxidant activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through <\/span><b>vitamin C, flavonoids and polyphenols<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They also provide <\/span><b>B vitamins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>phosphorus, potassium and calcium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, plus compounds involved in the <\/span><b>digestion of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/dietary-fats-guide\/\"><b>fat-rich foods<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their <\/span><b>macronutrients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/carbohydrates-complete-guide\/\"><b>carbohydrate<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as <\/span><b>fibre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>simple sugars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including fructose, glucose and sucrose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/fibre-sporting-performance\/\"><b>fibre<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> types, <\/span><b>soluble<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>insoluble<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, support bowel function. Together with their <\/span><b>water content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, over <\/span><b>80%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, this makes apples <\/span><b>filling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apples can be considered in diets addressing <\/span><b>constipation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><b>diarrhoea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, depending on preparation and tolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their <\/span><b>pectin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a type of fibre, helps explain their digestive effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Should you peel an apple?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you wash it thoroughly, keeping the skin can be a good choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The skin contains many <\/span><b>antioxidants, vitamins and minerals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so eating it preserves those benefits.<\/span><b> The skin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is worth keeping where tolerated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With certain <\/span><b>digestive problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> such as diarrhoea, a <\/span><b>peeled apple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> may be better tolerated and have a more <\/span><b>astringent effect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-manzana-deporte-1280x640.webp\" alt=\"Apples for athletes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many apples can you eat each day?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apples can feature <\/span><b>several times a day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, according to your needs and tolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Variety still matters. Even if you love apples, <\/span><b>include other fruits too<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>nutrients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> we need are distributed across many foods. Including different foods supplies a broader range, so a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/importance-varied-diet\/\"><b>varied<\/b><\/a><b>, balanced diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a useful foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the best time to eat an apple?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are plenty of options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try one in the <\/span><b>mid-morning or afternoon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as a <\/span><b>quick snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Its <\/span><b>filling nature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the <\/span><b>ease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of<\/span><b> carrying it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> make it a useful bag staple. Pair it with nuts, dairy or other foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can complement <\/span><b>breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, provide <\/span><b>dessert after lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><b>dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or fit into a <\/span><b>pre- or <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/post-workout-what-to-eat\/\"><b>post-workout meal<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29337 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-manzana-snack-1280x640.webp\" alt=\"Apple as a snack\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 apple recipes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perhaps you now want more apples in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What can you do beyond eating one fresh?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are <\/span><b>three ideas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from our app:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/recetas\/queso-batido-con-muesli-manzana-y-chocolate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whipped fresh cheese with muesli, apple and chocolate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/recetas\/crema-de-coliflor-y-manzana\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cream of cauliflower and apple soup<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/recetas\/bizcocho-de-avena-y-manzana\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oat and apple cake<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29338 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calorias-manzana-receta-1280x640.webp\" alt=\"Apple with yoghurt\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more variety and guidance from a <a href=\"https:\/\/getindya.com\/\">sports nutritionist<\/a><\/span><b> who can support you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> towards better <strong>performance<\/strong> and your goals, explore <\/span><b>our subscription options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many calories are in an apple? Our nutritionists explain its benefits and its place in an athlete\u2019s diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":19655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sin-categoria"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35334"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35847,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35334\/revisions\/35847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}