Is kcal a calorie and kJ? Understanding Energy Units in Nutrition
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According to nutrition experts, a 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' is, in fact, the same as a kilocalorie (kcal) for nutritional purposes. This fact is a crucial starting point for understanding the differences and connections between the energy units kcal, calorie, and kJ, which are commonly found on food packaging and in health information.
