Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kilocalorie
Noun
/ˈkɪloʊˌkæl.ɚ.i/
Definition
A unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, often used to measure the energy content of foods.
Examples
- Eating a balanced diet helps you manage your daily kilocalorie intake.
- One medium-sized apple contains about 95 kilocalories.
- To lose weight, you need to consume fewer kilocalories than you burn.
Meaning
A kilocalorie is commonly referred to as a ‘Calorie’ in the context of nutrition, and it represents the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
Synonyms
- Calorie
- Energy unit
