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Kilocalorie to Food Calorie

Convert measurements between Kilocalorie and Food Calorie.

Common conversions

1kcal = 1 Cal
5kcal = 5 Cal
10kcal = 10 Cal
24kcal = 24 Cal
32kcal = 32 Cal
55kcal = 55 Cal

Conversion information

1 Kilocalorie = 1 Food Calorie

One thousand calories, used in nutrition.
1 Cal = 1 kcal (nutrition labels)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilocalorie?
It equals one thousand calories and is the unit used on nutrition labels.
Why is kcal used in nutrition?
Because it better represents the energy in foods in practical amounts.
What is a food Calorie?
It is the unit used in nutrition, equivalent to one kilocalorie (kcal).
Why do labels say Cal instead of kcal?
By convention, in nutrition 1 Cal equals 1 kcal.

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