Convert kilocalorie (IT) to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 kcal (IT) = 1 Cal
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to Cal:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 1 Cal = 15 Cal
Kilocalorie (It) to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.