How many calories are in an apple? Nutrition facts for the favorite fruit.

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY
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Is it true that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Adults should eat around 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Apples can be a great addition to your diet to help increase your daily fruit intake. The fruit is high in fiber, vitamin C and other key nutrients, Healthline reports.

Here are some nutrition facts for one of America's favorite fruits.

How many calories in an apple?

A medium-sized apple is around 95 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How many carbs in an apple?

A medium apple contains approximately 25 grams of carbohydrates.

What are the healthiest fruits? This one has cognitive and cardiovascular benefits.

How much sugar is in an apple?

A medium apple contains about 19 grams of total sugars.

How much fiber is in an apple?

A medium apple contains 4.37 grams of total fiber.

Apple nutrition facts

According to the USDA, a medium apple has:

  • 94.6 calories

  • 0.473 grams of protein

  • 0.309 grams of total fat

  • 25.1 grams of carbohydrates

  • 4.37 grams of fiber

  • 195 milligrams of potassium

  • 8.37 milligrams of vitamin C

  • 9.1 milligrams of magnesium

  • 0.328 milligrams of vitamin E

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