🍎 Apple: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of apple has about 52 kcal; 1 medium apple (180 g) has about 94 kcal. Below are the calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat per 100 g and per typical portion.
Calories in a typical portion
A typical portion is 1 medium apple (180 g), with about 94 kcal and 0.5 g of protein: roughly 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference day.
| 100 g | 1 medium apple (180 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 52 | 94 |
| Protein (g) | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Carbs (g) | 14 | 25.2 |
| Fat (g) | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Where do the calories come from?
Most of the energy comes from carbohydrates: about 95% of the calories. Per 100 g: 0.3 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.
How to log it accurately
The biggest error comes from the amount, not the food: a generous serving can be twice the typical portion. In Balanza you photograph the plate and it estimates the grams, or you pick a portion from the search, and you can adjust the grams before saving.
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In Balanza you photograph the plate or type its name, and the values are worked out and added to your diary. Free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a portion of apple?
1 medium apple (180 g): about 94 kcal and 0.5 g of protein.
How many calories are in 100 g of apple?
100 g of apple has about 52 kcal, with 0.3 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat.
Is apple high in protein?
No. Only about 0.3 g of protein per 100 g. To raise the protein of the meal, add a source such as eggs, chicken, fish, legumes or yogurt.
How do I track apple in my food diary?
The easiest way: photograph the plate in the Balanza app or type the food name, and the amount, calories and protein are worked out for you. You can adjust the grams before saving.
Foods with similar calories
Values are approximate and rounded, per 100 g of the edible part, based on food composition tables such as USDA FoodData Central. Real values vary with brand, variety and preparation. They are guidance, not a laboratory measurement.