Gala Apples Calories and Nutrition Facts
Gala Apples has 61 calories per 100 g, with 0.1 g protein, 14.8 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Apples, gala, with skin, raw (FDC ID: 1750341).
A 100g serving of gala apples contains 61 calories, 0.1g protein, 14.8g total carbs (12.7g net carbs), and 0.2g fat.
Energy density
0.61 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
0.2 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
12.7 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
164 g
≈ 5.8 oz
- Sugars
- 11.8g
- Fibre
- 2.1g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Apples, gala, with skin, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for apples, gala, with skin, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 11.8 g | — |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Gala Apples calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.61 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 17 kcal | 0 g | 4.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 61 kcal | 0.1 g | 14.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 69 kcal | 0.1 g | 16.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 138 kcal | 0.2 g | 33.6 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 277 kcal | 0.5 g | 67.1 g | 0.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 1750341.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How gala apples compares to other fruits
Against the 44 fruits in this database, gala apples ranks 23rd lowest in calories and 41st highest in protein. The category averages 72 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 15% below it. The lightest option in the category is watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw at 19 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is figs, dried, uncooked at 3.3 g per 100 g.
| Fruits (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍎 Apples, honeycrisp, with skin, raw | 60 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.6 |
| 🍍 Pineapple, raw | 60 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.6 |
| 🍎 Apples, gala, with skin, raw (this page) | 61 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.61 |
| 🍎 Apples, red delicious, with skin, raw | 62 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.62 |
| 🍽️ Mandarin, seedless, peeled, raw | 62 kcal | 1 g | 0.62 |
Portion planning with gala apples
- 100 calories comes to about 164 g (5.8 oz).
- Fibre density is 3.4 g per 100 calories, covering 8% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
- Macro split by calories: 96% carbs, 1% protein, 3% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low fat — 0.2 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 0 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
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Gala Apples FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of gala apples?
One serving of 100 g provides 61 calories, 14.8 g total carbs (12.7 g net carbs), 0.1 g protein, and 0.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of gala apples?
Gala Apples contains 61 calories per 100 g, with 0.1 g protein, 14.8 g carbohydrate, and 0.2 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for gala apples?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Apples, gala, with skin, raw" is FDC ID: 1750341. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of gala apples?
By calories, gala apples is approximately 96% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and 3% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of gala apples?
One ounce (28 g) of gala apples has 17 calories, with 0 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 69 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 277 calories.
How much gala apples is 100 calories?
About 164 g of gala apples supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.61 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How many net carbs are in gala apples?
Per 100 g, gala apples has 12.7 g net carbs — 14.8 g total carbohydrate minus 2.1 g fibre.
Is gala apples high or low in calories for a fruit?
Gala Apples sits 15% below the fruits average of 72 kcal per 100 g, ranking 23rd lowest of 44 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.