How many kcal are in a cal? Understanding the Difference
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One kilocalorie (kcal) is equivalent to 1,000 small calories (cal). This common point of confusion arises from the fact that in everyday nutritional contexts, the term 'calorie' is actually referring to a kilocalorie, or a large Calorie with a capital 'C'. So, when you see a food label listing 200 calories, it's actually 200 kcal.
