kcal

UK
/ˈkeɪ ˌkæl/
US
/ˈkeɪ ˌkæl/

Translations

kcalnoun
kcals
pl
The nutrition label shows that the snack contains 150 kcal.
Этикетка с питательной информацией показывает, что закуска содержит 150 ккал.
Synonyms
food calorie
large calorie
kcaladjective
UK
/ˈkeɪ ˌkæl/
US
/ˈkeɪ ˌkæl/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating a relation to kilocalories.

Definitions

kcalnoun
Abbreviation of kilocalorie: a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of foods.
The nutrition label on the cereal box indicated that one serving contains 150 kcal.
kcaladjective
Relating to or expressed in kilocalories.
The kcal value of the snack must be displayed on the packaging.