Glossary
Calorie density
Updated 2026-07-01By Chris RichardsAll terms
Definition
Calorie density describes how many calories sit in a given weight of food.
Definition
Foods with low calorie density — vegetables, broth-based soups, fruit — provide more volume per calorie. High-density foods pack more energy into smaller bites.
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