Microwaved apple without skin has 56 kcal per 100 g. Microwaving concentrates calories slightly compared to raw (52 kcal) due to water evaporation. Use the cooked weight for accurate tracking.
How should I track Apples, raw, without skin, cooked, microwave?
Apples, raw, without skin, cooked, microwave is a good source of fiber. When tracking Apples, raw, without skin, cooked, microwave, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.