Kilocalorie to Calorie Converter
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Understanding Kilocalories and Calories
What is a Kilocalorie (kcal)?
A kilocalorie (kcal) is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. In nutrition, this is commonly referred to as a "Calorie" (with a capital C) or "food calorie".
What is a Calorie (cal)?
A calorie (cal) is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. This is also known as a "small calorie" and is primarily used in scientific measurements.
Quick Conversion Guide
- 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories
- Food labels typically use kilocalories (kcal)
- Scientific measurements often use calories (cal)