Honeycrisp Apple: Calories, Nutrition and Health Benefits

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One large Honeycrisp apple (about 210 g) has about 110 calories, 31 g of carbs, 4 g of fiber and almost no fat or protein. A medium one (138 g) has about 72 to 90 calories depending on the source. Honeycrisps run bigger than most apples, so check the size before you count.

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 1 large apple (8.5 cm, about 210 g)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	110 kcal
Protein	0.5g
Carbohydrates	31g
Fiber	4.4g
Sugars	25g
Fat	0.3g
Sodium	2 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

A Honeycrisp is nearly all water and carbohydrate: a large one gives about 110 calories, 31 g of carbs and around 4 g of fiber, with under 1 g of protein and fat. Most of the carbs are natural fruit sugar, and the fiber in the skin slows how fast it reaches your blood. The catch is size. The same variety is 72 kcal at 138 g and 110 kcal at 210 g, and a big grocery-store Honeycrisp can pass the large reference, so weigh it once to learn what your usual apple is. Eat it whole with the skin, and add a spoonful of peanut butter or a handful of nuts if you want it to hold you until the next meal.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: A Honeycrisp is about 95 calories, like any apple

TRUTH: Honeycrisps run large. A medium 138 g apple is about 72 kcal, while a large 8.5 cm one is about 110 kcal, and the store label for a medium one reads 90 kcal. Calories depend on the weight of your apple. Honeycrisp apples nutrition facts, FatSecret; Our Brand Honeycrisp Apples, Giant Food Stores nutrition label

MYTH #2: Honeycrisps are too sugary for people watching blood sugar

TRUTH: A large one has about 25 g of sugar but also about 4 g of fiber, and raw apples sit low on the glycemic index at around 36. Count the 31 g of carbs and eat it whole, not as juice. Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror; Carbohydrate counting, American Diabetes Association; International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

MYTH #3: Peeling the apple makes it healthier

TRUTH: The skin holds much of the fiber. A peeled apple has less fiber per apple, so it digests faster and fills you up less. Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror

MYTH #4: A sweeter apple has more calories than a tart one

TRUTH: Honeycrisp, gala and red delicious all land near 52 to 55 kcal per 100 g. Weight and size change the total far more than variety does. Honeycrisp apples nutrition facts, FatSecret; Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror

MYTH #5: Honeycrisp is an old heirloom variety

TRUTH: It was bred at the University of Minnesota and released in 1991. It became popular for its crisp, juicy texture. Honeycrisp, Wikipedia

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight loss		About 110 kcal for a large apple, mostly water and fiber, so it fills you up for few calories. Honeycrisp apples nutrition facts, FatSecret; Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror
Muscle building		Under 1 g of protein. It works as a carb snack before training, but pair it with yogurt or nuts for protein. Honeycrisp apples nutrition facts, FatSecret
Heart health		Almost no fat and almost no sodium, plus about 4 g of fiber from the skin. Honeycrisp apples nutrition facts, FatSecret; Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror
Blood sugar management		31 g of carbs, but fiber and a low glycemic index of around 36 keep the rise gentle. Pair it with protein or fat for a flatter curve. Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror; Carbohydrate counting, American Diabetes Association; International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Gut health		Around 4 g of fiber in a large apple with skin, about 15 percent of a typical 28 to 30 g daily target. Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror
Energy		Natural sugar gives a quick lift, and the fiber keeps it from crashing the way a sweet drink would. Apples, gala, with skin, raw (USDA FoodData Central 1750341), mirror

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Blood Sugar Response - Honeycrisp Apple (1 large, about 210 g)

A large Honeycrisp has about 31 g of carbs, mostly fruit sugar, with 4 g of fiber in the skin. Raw apples have a low glycemic index of around 36, so glucose rises slowly, peaks around 45 minutes after eating at roughly 115 mg/dL in a healthy adult, and returns to baseline within about 2 hours. Carbohydrate counting, American Diabetes Association; International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Estimated Blood Glucose Response (mg/dL)

Values show a typical healthy adult eating the apple on its own. Individual responses vary, and people with diabetes should check their own readings.

How to flatten the spike

Eat the apple whole with the skin, because peeling removes much of the fiber and speeds up the rise.
Pair it with peanut butter, cheese or a handful of nuts to slow digestion further.
Count about 31 g of carbohydrate for a large Honeycrisp if you use carb counting or insulin, and about 19 to 25 g for a medium one.
Take a 10 minute walk after a snack of two apples or more to help muscles use the glucose.

Cultural Significance

Honeycrisp was bred at the University of Minnesota and released in 1991. Its large cells give it a crisp, juicy bite that made it a favorite in US grocery stores, where it often sells for more than gala or red delicious. It is now grown in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, New York and Europe, and it is a common lunchbox and snack apple in the US.

Compare & Substitute

Honeycrisp Apple vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Medium Honeycrisp apple (138 g)	Granny Smith apple, medium	Medium gala apple (about 150 g)
Calories	72 kcal	80 kcal	82 kcal
Protein	0.4g	0.4g	0.4g
Carbohydrates	19g	21g	22g
Fat	0.2g	0.3g	0.2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Honeycrisp apple?

A large 8.5 cm Honeycrisp has about 110 calories, and a medium 7 cm one (138 g) has about 72 to 90 calories depending on the source. Per 100 g it is about 52 kcal.

How many carbs are in a Honeycrisp apple?

About 19 to 25 g in a medium apple and about 31 g in a large one. Around 4 g of that is fiber and most of the rest is natural fruit sugar.

Is a Honeycrisp apple good for weight loss?

Yes. A large one is about 110 calories with around 4 g of fiber and a lot of water, so it fills you up for few calories. Eating it whole with the skin helps most.

Can people with diabetes eat Honeycrisp apples?

Usually yes, in a measured portion. Raw apples have a low glycemic index of around 36, but a large one has about 31 g of carbs, so count it in your meal plan and pair it with protein or fat.

Is a Honeycrisp apple healthier than other apples?

Not by much. Honeycrisp, gala and red delicious are all near 52 to 55 kcal per 100 g. A Honeycrisp is simply larger, so one fruit gives more calories than a small apple.