About Units

Kilojoules: Kilojoules (kJ) are equal to 1,000 joules. This unit is often used in fields such as chemistry and nutrition to quantify energy. For example, food energy is commonly expressed in kilojoules per serving or per 100 grams.

Kilocalories: Kilocalories (kcal), also known as food calories, are equal to 1,000 small calories. This unit is commonly used in the context of food energy, with dietary energy intake and expenditure often measured in kilocalories.