low-cal
Light on energy
Low-cal describes food or drinks reduced in calories, typically for weight management: low-cal dressing, low-cal snacks.
The term is informal shorthand for low-calorie, common in marketing and casual speech.
I'm trying to find a low-cal alternative to ice cream.
Lacking added sweeteners
- fat-freeWithout dietary lipids
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
whole-grain · antioxidants · vitamins · minerals · omega-3 · probiotics · protein · fiber
Plant-derived sugar alternative
- aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
xylitol · monkfruit · sorbitol · mannitol · unsweetened
Regulating serving sizes
- dieticianLicensed nutrition specialist
- satietyState of being full
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
sugar-free
Lacking added sweeteners
- fat-freeWithout dietary lipids
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- unsaturatedNot fully saturated
heart-healthy · whole-grain · antioxidants · vitamins · minerals · omega-3 · probiotics · protein · fiber · balanced
stevia
Plant-derived sugar alternative
- aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
erythritol · xylitol · monkfruit · sorbitol · mannitol · unsweetened
portion-control
Regulating serving sizes
- dieticianLicensed nutrition specialist
- satietyState of being full
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
salad
Cold dressed vegetables
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- shiratakiGlucomannan fiber noodles
celery · cucumber · zucchini · lettuce · tomatoes · berries · watermelon · popcorn · zoodles
- calorieskcal, kilojoule, kilojoules, food energy, energy intake
- diet foodsdiet, lo-cal, lite, lean, sugar-free
low-calhigh-calorie
Energy-dense per serving
fattening · fatty · energy-dense · calorific · fat
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