empty calories
plural noun
: calories from food that supply energy but have little or no nutritional value
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Fortunately, there are healthier sweeteners available that provide vitamins and minerals rather than just empty calories.
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Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That could result in Levis piling up empty calories in several fourth quarters against soft zone coverages.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
What used to be a fun appetizer to the larger Call of Duty experience eventually became sloppy messes built on empty calories.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Baby Got Back into the game with a fourth-quarter rally, but those were empty calories against a prevent defense.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
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Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That could result in Levis piling up empty calories in several fourth quarters against soft zone coverages.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
What used to be a fun appetizer to the larger Call of Duty experience eventually became sloppy messes built on empty calories.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Baby Got Back into the game with a fourth-quarter rally, but those were empty calories against a prevent defense.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Empty calories.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empty%20calories. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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