calorie content

Food energy measure

Calorie content is the amount of energy in food or drink, measured in calories or kilocalories.

Nutrition labels display calorie content to help consumers track intake: Check the calorie content before you buy.

The term appears in discussions of diet, weight management, and food comparison.

Opposites
energy density

calorie contentcalorie-free

Lacking food energy

low-calorie · empty calories · calorie deficit · non-caloric · diet

nutritional focus

calorie contentnutrient density

Nourishment per calorie ratio

mineral content · vitamin content · fiber content · protein content · water content

Family

content, calorie, caloric, calorimeter

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