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Units and conversions cheat sheet
The conversions that come up constantly in nutrition coursework and macro tracking, in one place.
| Conversion | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram protein | 4 calories |
| 1 gram carbohydrate | 4 calories |
| 1 gram fat | 9 calories |
| 1 gram alcohol | ~7 calories |
| 1 kilocalorie (kcal / Calorie) | 4.184 kilojoules (kJ) |
| 1 kilogram | 2.2046 pounds |
| 1 pound | 16 ounces / 0.4536 kg |
| 1 ounce | ~28.35 grams |
| 1 inch | 2.54 centimeters |
Bookmark this page — it comes in handy for homework, lab calculations, and double-checking food labels against research reported in different units.
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