calory

/ˈkæləri/
noun
  1. A unit of energy in food; the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
    • She counted every calory in her meal to stay within her diet plan.
    • An apple has about 95 calories, making it a healthy snack.
    • The label on the candy bar says it contains 250 calories.
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