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Question
11 Jan 2006
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the difference between KCal and Kj
Whenever reading food labels, the information is always presented in Kj (energy).
How can you convert this measurment into KCal or just Cal?
How can you convert this measurment into KCal or just Cal?
DietDoc
Dear Criss
Kilojoules (kJ) are the metric measure of energy which is used in South Africa. 4,2 kJ are equivalent to 1 kcal or cal (the nonmetric measure of energy). Thus 100 kcal or cal = 420 kJ. Conversely you divide the kJ value by 4,2 to obtain the calorie content.
Best regards
DietDoc
Kilojoules (kJ) are the metric measure of energy which is used in South Africa. 4,2 kJ are equivalent to 1 kcal or cal (the nonmetric measure of energy). Thus 100 kcal or cal = 420 kJ. Conversely you divide the kJ value by 4,2 to obtain the calorie content.
Best regards
DietDoc
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