What is the appropriate term to describe a food that contributes energy but is virtually devoid of protein, vitamins, and minerals?

Empty kcalorie food is the appropriate term to describe a food that contributes energy, but is virtually devoid of protein, vitamins and minerals.

Empty kcalorie food describes a food that supply energy but has little or no nutritional value. This type of food are energy-dense and do not contain the essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, and protein. Empty kcalorie foods are usually heavily produced with many additives and they include soft drinks, energy drinks and alcohol.