Are European kcals the same as American calories?
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Food labels in the European Union display energy in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ), while US labels use 'calories'. This variation in terminology often causes confusion for travelers and those comparing international food products. Despite the different labels, one kcal is nutritionally identical to one food 'Calorie' in America, though the labeling conventions differ significantly.
