caloric density

noun

The amount of energy, measured in calories, contained in a given weight or volume of food, typically expressed as calories per gram.

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Meanings

nouncaloric density (uncountable)
  1. uncountableFood scienceThe amount of energy, measured in calories, contained in a given weight or volume of food, typically expressed as calories per gram.
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