How much fiber is in an apple?
Apples have 4.4 grams of fiber in 1 medium apple, with skin (182 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 16% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call a good source of fiber. Per 100 grams, apples have 2.4 grams of fiber.
4.4gof fiber in 1 medium apple, with skin
18% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in apples by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 extra small (2-1/2" dia) | 101g | 2.4g |
| 1 cup slices | 109g | 2.6g |
| 1 cup, quartered or chopped | 125g | 3g |
| 1 small (2-3/4" dia) | 149g | 3.6g |
| 1 medium (3" dia) | 182g | 4.4g |
| 1 large (3-1/4" dia) | 223g | 5.4g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 2.4g |
How apples compare with other fruits
Apples rank 4 of 11 fruits in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Raspberries8g
- Pear5.5g
- Apple4.4g
- Blueberries3.6g
- Banana3.1g
Each bar is one serving: raspberries, 1 cup; pear, 1 medium pear; apple, 1 medium apple, with skin; blueberries, 1 cup; banana, 1 medium banana.
Keep the skin on
USDA lists apples with the skin at 2.4 grams of fiber per 100 grams, and peeled apples at 1.3. Peeling one takes away close to half the fiber.
An easy snack to build on
A medium apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 6 grams of fiber. Swap the peanut butter for an ounce of almonds and it is 7.9.
More fiber alongside apples
- Chia seeds: 9.8 grams in 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons)
- Oatmeal: 4 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Almonds: 3.5 grams in 1 ounce (about 23 almonds)
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex.
Questions about fiber in apples
- How much fiber is in an apple?
- Apples have 4.4 grams of fiber in 1 medium apple, with skin, which weighs 182 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Are apples high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 medium apple, with skin, has 4.4 grams. That is 16% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call a good source of fiber. Apples rank 4 of 11 fruits in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of apples?
- 2.4 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 large (3-1/4" dia), weighs 223 grams and has 5.4 grams of fiber.
- How many apples would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 5.7, at 4.4 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program), retrieved October 8, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.