Joule is the metric system unit to measure the energy in food, however we still see calories being used everywhere, specially advertising and fitness influencers. Let’s stop this nonsense.

  • Paulemeister@feddit.org
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    3 days ago

    Counter question: Why would I need to know how many grams of water I can raise the Temperature by one degree with the food I eat?

    • quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      3 days ago

      For the same practical reason I would need the mechanical energy of a carrot.

      Wait wait, I got it! How many biscuits do I need to burn to boil the carrot?