What is another word for kilocalorie?
Pronunciation: [kˈɪləkˌalɔːɹi] (IPA) 
Kilocalorie, also known as a food or dietary calorie, is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy that is stored in food or released through metabolism. Synonyms for kilocalorie include Calorie, kcal, and Cal. These terms are commonly used interchangeably, however, it is important to note that the term "calorie" with a lowercase "c" refers to the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, which is 1/1000 of a kilocalorie. Other synonyms may include metabolic energy, food energy, and nutritional energy. Regardless of the term used, it is important to understand the significance of energy measurement in nutrition and overall health.
