kalorit

Kalorit is a term used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods. In many languages, kalorit corresponds to the unit commonly known in nutrition as the kilocalorie (kcal). Nutrition labels typically show energy per serving or per 100 grams and may also provide the value in kilojoules (kJ).

While energy can be measured in joules, the kilocalorie is the practical unit for human energy intake. One kilocalorie equals 4.184 kilojoules. When people refer to "calories" on food packaging, they are generally talking about kilocalories, not the smaller calorie used in physics. In contexts where kalorit is used, the term usually maps to this same concept.

The term kalorit reflects the broader calorie concept used in thermodynamics and nutrition. Different languages use related forms, such as kalori or kalorier; the exact spelling varies by locale, but the underlying idea is the same: the energy content of food.

In diet and health contexts, energy values help estimate daily energy needs, inform weight management, and guide meal planning. Labeling standards and daily values differ between countries, with some jurisdictions emphasizing kalorit, others prioritizing kilojoules, and many providing both.

See also: calories, kilojoule, food energy, dietary energy allowance.