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How much fiber is in apple?
Apple has 4.4 g of fiber per 1 medium (182 g). That is 16% of the daily value and a good amount for an fruit.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About apple and fiber
A medium apple with skin provides 4.4 grams of fiber, with a meaningful soluble share from pectin. Peeling removes about a third of the total, and apple juice removes nearly all of it.
How apple compares to other fruits
Per typical serving. The highest fruit in the database is raspberries at 8 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Fruit | 1 medium | 5.3 g | 3.1 g | 19% |
| Dried Figs | 1/4 cup | 4.7 g | 9.4 g | 17% |
| Avocado | 1/2 medium | 4.6 g | 6.8 g | 16% |
| Apple | 1 medium | 4.4 g | 2.4 g | 16% |
| Dates | 3 dates | 4 g | 6.7 g | 14% |
| Passion Fruit | 2 fruits | 3.7 g | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Blueberries | 1 cup | 3.6 g | 2.4 g | 13% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of apple to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of apple to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for apple
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples, fuji, with skin, raw | 2.1 g | – | – |
| Apples, gala, with skin, raw | 2.1 g | – | – |
| Apples, honeycrisp, with skin, raw | 1.7 g | – | – |
| Apples, granny smith, with skin, raw | 2.5 g | – | – |
| Apples, red delicious, with skin, raw | 2 g | – | – |
| Apples, raw, without skin | 1.3 g | – | – |
| Apples, raw, golden delicious, with skin | 2.4 g | – | – |
| Apples, raw, without skin, cooked, boiled | 2.4 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.