How much fiber is in apple?
4.4 gfiber in 1 medium (182 g)
That’s 16% of the Daily Value: a good source of fiber by the FDA’s label rule (10 to 19% per serving).

- Per serving
- 4.4 g
- Daily Value
- 16%
- Per 100 g
- 2.4 g
- In fruits
- #6 of 47
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 1.1 g (26%)Insoluble 3.2 g (74%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Unsweetened applesauce counts as the same plant.
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Compared with other fruits
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 cup | 8 g | 29% | ||
| 2 | 1 cup | 7.6 g | 27% | No split data | |
| 3 | 1 cup | 6.5 g | 23% | ||
| 4 | 1 fruit | 6 g | 21% | ||
| 5 | 1 medium | 5.5 g | 20% | ||
| 6 | 1 medium | 4.4 g | 16% |
Questions
How much fiber is in apple?
Apple has 4.4 g of fiber in 1 medium (182 g), 16% of the Daily Value. That’s 2.4 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is apple high in fiber?
It’s a good source. One serving gives 16% of the Daily Value. The FDA calls 10 to 19% a good source and 20% or more high.
Is the fiber in apple soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 1.1 g of soluble and 3.2 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 26% soluble.
How does apple compare with other fruits?
It ranks #6 of 47 fruits in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Raspberries leads with 8 g in 1 cup.
What’s a higher-fiber swap for apple?
Raspberries has 8 g in 1 cup. That’s 3.6 g more than a serving of apple. Also try blackberries (7.6 g).
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171688. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.