Definitions
- Describing a unit of measurement for energy in food and beverages. - Referring to the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. - Talking about the energy content of a specific food or drink item.
- Describing a unit of measurement for energy, especially in scientific or metric contexts. - Referring to the amount of energy needed to move an object weighing one kilogram by one meter using a force of one newton. - Talking about the energy content of a specific food or drink item, especially in countries that use the metric system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both calorie and kilojoule are units of measurement for energy.
- 2Both are used to describe the energy content of food and beverages.
- 3Both are used in scientific and nutritional contexts.
- 4Both are important for understanding the energy balance in our diet.
- 5Both are used to calculate the energy expenditure during physical activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Measurement: Calorie is a unit commonly used in the United States and some other countries, while kilojoule is the preferred unit in many countries that use the metric system.
- 2Conversion: 1 calorie is equal to approximately 4.184 kilojoules.
- 3Language usage: Calorie is more commonly used in everyday language and popular culture, while kilojoule is more commonly used in scientific and metric contexts.
- 4Labeling: In some countries, food and beverage packaging may display both calorie and kilojoule values to cater to different preferences and needs.
- 5International standards: The World Health Organization recommends using kilojoules as the primary unit for energy measurement in nutrition labeling.
Remember this!
Calorie and kilojoule are both units of measurement for energy, specifically in the context of food and beverages. The main difference between them lies in their usage and conversion. Calorie is commonly used in the United States and is more prevalent in everyday language, while kilojoule is the preferred unit in countries that use the metric system. 1 calorie is approximately equal to 4.184 kilojoules.
