What’s the Difference Between Calories and Kilojoules? [ID0605]

Описание: Why does the same snack say 200 Calories in one country… but 840 kilojoules in another? 🤯

Are they different? Is one healthier? Or is this just science playing tricks on us?

In today’s video, we’re breaking down the real difference between calories and kilojoules, where these units came from, why different countries use different systems, and whether it actually matters for your body or weight loss goals. We’ll even go back in time to the scientists who first measured food energy — and explain why the numbers can look so dramatically different on nutrition labels.

If you’ve ever been confused while reading food packaging, this one’s for you.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Why Do Food Labels Show Different Numbers?
00:47 – The History of the Calorie
02:14 – What Is a Kilojoule?
03:20 – The Real Difference Explained
04:39 – Why Countries Use Different Units
05:39 – Does It Matter for Weight Loss?
06:42 – Why Kilojoules Look “Bigger”
08:01 – Final Takeaway

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