Fruits
How much fiber is in apples?
100 g of apples (raw, with skin) has 2.4 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 medium (182 g), has 4.4 g, which is 15% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
2.4g
raw, with skin
Per typical portion
4.4g
1 medium (182 g)
Of the 30 g reference
15%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium (182 g) | 4.4 g | 15% |
| 1 small (149 g) | 3.6 g | 12% |
| 1 large (223 g) | 5.4 g | 18% |
Compared with similar foods
- Kiwi green, raw
3.0 g
- Bananas raw
2.6 g
- Apples raw, with skin
2.4 g
- Oranges raw, all varieties
2.4 g
- Strawberries raw
2.0 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
Apples supply pectin, a soluble fiber that gut bacteria ferment. A good part of it sits in and just under the peel, so peeling lowers the fiber.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are apples high in fiber?
Per 100 g it is low, at 2.4 g, below the EU “source of fiber” threshold of 3 g. A typical portion, 1 medium (182 g), adds 4.4 g, or 15% of the 30 g reference.
Does an apple without the peel have less fiber?
Yes. The value here, 2.4 g per 100 g, is for apples with skin. A medium apple (182 g) gives 4.4 g.
Do apples count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.