What is the difference between a calorie and a calorie?

The Difference between calorie, Calorie, and kilocalorie. A calorie is a unit of energy. We tend to associate calories with food, but they apply to anything containing energy. For example, a gallon (about 4 liters) of gasoline contains about 31,000,000 calories. read more

Definition of Calories and Energy. Calorie: Calorie is a unit of energy used by nutritionists to measure the amount of energy in a particular food. read more

Active men ages 19 to 50 should consume 3,000 calories per day. A Balanced Diet. Being in calorie balance, or burning and consuming the same amount of calories, maintains weight. Burning more calories than you consume results in weight loss, and consuming more calories than you burn results in weight gain. read more