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Calorie

Verb / ˈkælɜ:i: / Another word for calorie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a unit of energy that comes from food and that is needed for the body to function properly

Synonyms & similar words

nutritionistscalorie largecalorie kilogramcalorie smallcalorie calorie kilocalorie gramcalorie nutrient fuel joule kilocalorie nutrition sustenance vitality proteins carbohydrates fats vitamins minerals nutriment nourishment protein carb

Synonyms by register

Formal

joule kilocalorie thermie

Informal

points energy unit fuel

Antonyms

energy vitality vigor strength power stamina

Common collocations

  • empty calorie
  • low calorie
  • high calorie
  • calculate calorie
  • burn calorie
  • daily calorie
  • reduce calorie
  • count calorie

Word family

noun calorie
adjective caloric

Usage note

While 'calorie' is often used informally to refer to energy in food, its formal scientific unit is the joule. The term 'kilocalorie' (kcal) is commonly used in nutrition.

Example sentences

  1. She burned a lot of calories during her workout.
  2. He counted the number of calories in his meal.
  3. Eating too many calories can lead to weight gain.
  4. The nutrition label lists the number of calories in the food.
  5. She needed to consume more calories to keep up her energy.

Quotes

  • Calories are little units of energy.
  • Calories are like little creatures that live in your food.
  • A calorie is a unit of measurement of the energy in food.

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