Dried apples concentrate the sugar of ~5 fresh apples into 100 g. This entry: 346 kcal, 93.5 g carbs. Drying removes 80–90% of the water, multiplying calorie density 3–5× (Sadler et al., Int J Food Sci Nutr 2019). Sulfured versions carry sulfite — 3–10% of asthmatics show sensitivity (Vally et al., Clin Exp Allergy 2009). Log by weight, not by volume.
How should I track Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked?
Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked is high in fiber. Dried fruits like Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked are one of the sneakiest calorie sources because they look small but pack serious energy. Removing the water concentrates the calories — a small handful of dried fruit can match a full bowl of fresh fruit calorically. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) shows that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when portioning by eye. Weigh on a scale and pre-portion if snacking. Also check whether your variety is sweetened or unsweetened — the sweetened versions add 10–15% more calories from the sugar coating.