Tuesday, June 28, 2016

How Many Calories in an Apple?

How Many Calories in an Apple?



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:


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