low-calorie
Sparse in energy
Low-calorie describes food or drink containing relatively few calories, typically marketed to those watching their weight: low-calorie sweeteners, a low-calorie diet.
The threshold varies by context—a low-calorie snack might have under 100 calories, while a low-calorie meal might mean under 500.
The term often appears on packaging as a selling point.
Visible electromagnetic radiation
- liteReduced in calories
- dietCustomary food consumption
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
- fat-freeWithout dietary lipids
low-sugar · FDA · claims · packaging · kilojoules
Heated by vapor
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- bakedCooked by dry heat
- poachedIllegally hunted or taken
- skimPass over lightly
lean · unsweetened · lite · nonfat · low-fat · skinless · raw · fresh
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- steviaPlant-derived sugar alternative
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
xylitol · sorbitol · artificial · natural · equal · non-nutritive · intense
Vital dietary substances
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- proteinFolded amino chain
nutrient-dense · micronutrients · filling · wholesome · nourishment · balanced · energy · metabolism
Regulating serving sizes
- slimmingBecoming thinner gradually
- satietyState of being full
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- restrictionLimit on action
counting · tracking · maintenance · deficit · moderation · substitute · swap · cutting
light
Visible electromagnetic radiation
- liteReduced in calories
- dietCustomary food consumption
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
fat-free · low-sugar · FDA · claims · packaging · kilojoules
steamed
Heated by vapor
skim · lean · unsweetened · lite · nonfat · low-fat · skinless · raw · fresh · salad
aspartame
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- steviaPlant-derived sugar alternative
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
erythritol · xylitol · sorbitol · artificial · natural · equal · non-nutritive · intense
nutrients
Vital dietary substances
protein · nutrient-dense · micronutrients · filling · wholesome · nourishment · balanced · energy · metabolism · thermic
portion-control
Regulating serving sizes
restriction · counting · tracking · maintenance · deficit · moderation · substitute · swap · cutting · trimming
- diet typeslow-sodium, gluten-free, low-carb, heart-healthy, sugar-free
- calorie content
- nutrition termshigh protein, balance, low-fat, low fat, moderation
- diet foodsdiet, lo-cal, lite, lean, low-fat yogurt
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- Drink Qualitiescold, hot, warm, sweet, bitter
low-caloriehigh-calorie
Energy-dense per serving
high-energy · caloric · fattening · energy-dense · calorific