Milligrams to Calories Converter
mg
Calories:
3.858
kcal
Understanding Milligrams to Calories Conversion
Converting milligrams to calories is essential for understanding the energy content in food and managing dietary intake. Here are key points to remember:
- 1 milligram of body fat = 0.007716 calories
- This conversion uses the large calorie (kilocalorie/kcal)
- Calories on food labels are actually kilocalories
Formula Used
Calories = Milligrams × 0.007716