Apple is called “king of fruit”. Calories in apple are very low. An apple contains 52 kcal/ 100 gram.

Introduction

Apples are very delicious food. It contains low calorie, sodium, bulk of vitamin, mineral, fiber. Apple can help us to reduce our weight. Fiber in apple helps to prevent constipation. Consumption of such a low sodium fruit (apple) prevents excess water weight.

Health benefits

There is an old saying which still holds true! If we consume an apple /day, we can keep ourselves away from doctor.

• Apples are good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant, which can help us to prevent cancer.
• Apples are loaded with pectin which gives us a healthy heart, and control our blood cholesterol level.
• It contains soluble fiber which slows down the absorption of carbohydrate and keeps our blood sugar at a normal level.

Calories in apple (with skin and without skin)

What is an apple?

It is a popular fruit, descending from a rose family. It is cultivated in Asia, Europe and is oval in shape. The outer skin color of an apple depends on the cultivation type.

Nutritional facts of apple (with skin)

Nutrients	Value
Calorie	50 kcal
Carbohydrate	14 gram
Fat	0.28 gram
Protein	0.16 gram

Nutritional facts of apple (without skin)

Nutrients	Value
Calorie	46 kcal
Carbohydrate	12.86 gram
Fat	0.14 gram
Protein	0.30 gram

Common serving size of apple (with skin and without skin)

Apple (with skin)

Serving size	Calorie  (kcal)
1 oz	16
100 gram	50
1 small	56
1 cup slices	60
1 cup quartered or chopped	67
1 medium	74
1 large	112

Apple (without skin)

Serving size	Calorie  (kcal)
1 oz	16
100 gram	46
1cup slice	56
1 medium	60

Importance points that You should know about apple

• Calories in apple are low at 50 kcal per 100 gram. Additionally it does not contain any saturated fats so it is good for people suffering from obesity.
• Apple contains minerals like potassium, phosphorus, calcium which are essential for our health.