What is the difference between a Calorie on food label and calorie in science?
Calorie on food label (food calorie):
- Also known as large calorie or kilocalorie (kcal).
- Represents the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
- Used to indicate the energy content of food and beverages.
- Provides an estimate of the energy a person can obtain from consuming a specific food or drink and helps maintain energy balance and body weight management.
Calorie in science (small calorie or gram calorie):
- Represents the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
- Primarily used in scientific measurements and calculations, such as in thermodynamics, chemistry, and physiology.
- Expresses the energy content of small-scale systems, chemical reactions, or biological processes at a more precise level compared to food calories.
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