How to Use calorie in a Sentence

calorie

noun
Definition of calorienext
  • The remote keeps track of the time, calories burned, etc.
    — Women's Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Take a break from the crowds and work off the calories with a swan boat ride.
    — Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Over 40% of our calories come from rice, wheat, and corn alone.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2023
  • The party crowd works off the calories during the day to hit the night life on the Hip Strip by night.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Just stick to one bar at a time, since too many can load on the calories, says Gomer.
    — Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Adding two patties and more sauce adds more fat and calories to the Big Mac.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Once puppies reach the age of 4 months, their calorie needs change.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Still, the bears burn calories—sometimes more than 4,000 per day.
    — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Theme parks don’t always have to be lines and strollers and high-calorie snacks.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
  • It is prepared with lots of cream cheese and blue cheese which can ramp up the calories and fat.
    — Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Yes, this was Padres-Dodgers Light with some of the taste and none of the regular-season calories.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Sucralose gives it its sweetness and keeps the calorie count at 10 per can.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • Pears are a low-calorie, fat-free and sodium-free treat all on their own.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2021
  • That brings their entire calorie intake for the day to around 800.
    — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2022
  • One of our favorite high-calorie snacks is overnight oats.
    — Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Those high-fat foods have nine calories per gram of fat, which is more than that found in carbs and proteins.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 5 June 2023
  • Plus, said serving size adds less than one calorie to your meal.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 9 Feb. 2022
  • Get more bang for your bite with our best low-calorie recipes―all 500 calories (or less!).
    — Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022
  • But a cook can tweak those favorites to be more calorie-conscious.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021
  • What item on the McDonald’s menu has the highest calorie count?
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2022
  • The rules also set standards for calories, sugars and fats in these foods.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Use Keto Snack Size tortillas (to keep carbs and calories down).
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Today’s recipe for Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is gluten-free and low in calories.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Many dieters shy away from nuts because of their high calorie and fat count.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Eat enough calories to sustain you, as not eating enough can lead to hair loss.
    — Kathleen Felton, Health, 3 Jan. 2024
  • There will also be gluten-free and gluten-reduced beers, low-calorie IPAs, hard ciders and spiked seltzers.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 31 Mar. 2023
  • There are a couple of low-energy ways in Dublin to burn off your calories.
    — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Here’s a light version of the Italian classic Bolognese sauce that’s quick, easy and won’t break the calorie bank.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 22 June 2022
  • Those foods can bring comfort and warmth but can also be high in calories, fat, and sugar.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Choose Nutritious Foods In winter, birds need more calories to stay warm and to move about, so make sure to stock your feeders with foods that are rich in fats and oils.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024

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