calorie Definition
- 1a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy in food
- 2the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius
Using calorie: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calorie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The nutrition label shows the number of calories per serving.
Example
She burned 500 calories during her workout.
Example
A pound of body fat contains approximately 3500 calories.
Example
The recommended daily calorie intake for an adult is around 2000-2500 calories.
calorie Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for calorie
- energy unit
- heat unit
- nutritional unit
Phrases with calorie
empty calorie
a calorie derived from food containing little or no nutritional value
Example
Soda and candy are high in empty calories.
a diet that limits the number of calories consumed in a day, often used for weight loss or health reasons
Example
She started a calorie restriction diet to lose weight.
a state in which a person consumes more calories than they burn, often leading to weight gain
Example
He gained weight because he was in a calorie surplus.
Origins of calorie
from French 'calorie', from Latin 'calor' meaning 'heat'
Summary: calorie in Brief
A 'calorie' [ˈkæləri] is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy in food. It is also the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. The term is used in phrases like 'empty calorie,' referring to food with little nutritional value, and 'calorie restriction,' a diet that limits daily calorie intake. 'Calorie' is commonly used in nutrition labels and weight loss programs.
