Carbs in apple

1 medium apple (3 in) of apple has 25 g carbs, 21 g net. That serving is over a 20 g keto carb budget.

Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) · 182 g
Calories95
Carbs25.1 g
Fiber4.4 g
Net carbs20.8 g
Sugars18.9 g
  • 104% of a 20 g daily carb budget
  • 42% of a 50 g daily carb budget
  • 16% of a 130 g daily carb budget

Lower-carb swaps

Planning numbers, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before a big change. We keep a floor of 1,200 calories for women and 1,500 for men.

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How this is calculated

Numbers are USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy “Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)”, FDC ID 171688. Values are per 100 g, scaled to the serving you pick. Net carbs = carbohydrate by difference minus total dietary fiber. Sugar alcohols are not subtracted. These are whole-food rows, not branded labels.

Servings

ServingCarbsNetCalories
100 g13.8 g11.4 g52
1 medium apple (3 in)25.1 g20.8 g95
1 cup sliced15.1 g12.4 g57

What this looks like as dinners

  • Classic Potato Cakes

    58 g carbs · 14 g protein · 480 kcal · estimated $1.83 a serving

  • Pork Apple Sage Parsnip Hash

    42 g carbs · 36 g protein · 490 kcal · estimated $1.88 a serving

  • Juicy Pork Chops

    8 g carbs · 44 g protein · 485 kcal · estimated $1.97 a serving

Estimated ingredient cost from Carby’s catalog and store price factors. Not live shelf prices. Package sizes, local prices, tax and food you already have can change your checkout total.

Your questions

How many carbs are in apple?

The table uses USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171688, SR Legacy). Net carbs equal carbs minus fiber. Change the serving to see 100 g, a usual piece or cup, or your own grams.

Can I eat apple on keto or low carb?

Compare the net carbs for your serving with a 20 g keto budget or a 50 g to 130 g low-carb budget. The page shows that share. It is a food number, not medical advice.

How do I use apple in cheap dinners?

Scroll to the dinners on this page for catalog meals that use apple, with estimated ingredient cost. For a full week and a grocery list, open the budget meal planner. Set a cap with the dinner budget calculator first if you want.

How do I turn these numbers into cheap dinners?

This page is a free calculator. For a week of dinners and a grocery list, open the budget meal planner. Set a grocery number first with the dinner budget calculator if you want a cost cap.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2026. FDC ID 171688 (SR Legacy), downloaded 2026-10-29. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171688/nutrients. License CC0 1.0. Updated October 29, 2026. Reviewed by the owner of Carby. Planning numbers, not medical advice.