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how many calories in an apple

A medium raw apple contains 72 calories. 

You can find calories and nutritional information for over 8,000 food items in Food-a-Pedia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Learn more about what we know now.

Use this tool to find out how much you need to stay healthy.

MyPlate Super Tracker Helps You Make Good Food Choices

March is recognized as National Nutrition Month; a time to remind yourself about the importance of good nutrition for you and your family. Keeping up with good nutrition is key to healthy living, disease prevention, overall fitness and growth in children and adolescents.

Good nutrition can also mean maintaining a healthy weight through good eating habits and exercise.

With an array of nutrition information all over the Internet, news stands and books and magazines, it can be overwhelming to sort through it all and find what can really help you make the right decisions for you and your family.

Educating yourself on the food groups, healthy fats and what vitamins and minerals your body needs are just a few steps in the right direction.

With the MyPlate Super Tracker you can track your food habits, fitness and overall health on a daily basis. Learn which foods are best for you with the latest dietary guidelines, learn new and exciting recipes and keep track of all your health habits in one place.

Learn more nutrition basics and find resources to help you make good food choices.

You know your fruits and veggies, but do you know what a calorie actually is? Finding out can help you lose weight.