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kcal

American  

  1. kilocalorie; kilocalories.

kcal British  

abbreviation

  1. kilocalorie

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Calorie-wise, a gram of carbohydrate provides 4.3 Kcal.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The United Nations World Food Program tries to provide disaster victims daily rations of 2,100 Kcal per person, including 58 grams of protein and 43 grams of fat, using local ingredients where possible.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2012

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