Difference between Carbs and Calories

[boigus88]

Hey,

I know this probably seems like a really simple question but what is the differece between carbs and calories?

Thanks!!

[kkotecki10]

Calories are a unit to measure energy (think watts, joules). In this case, 1 calorie is the unit to raise 1g of water by 1 degree celcius (around 4.2 joules)
Edit: Food is actually in Kcals, we just refer to them as calories in the US
Carbohydrates are macromolecules consisting of any CH(2)O variation. Carbohydrates provide energy (calories).

This is very basic and wikipedia could have told you this and much more...

[Zanderini]

Hey,

I know this probably seems like a really simple question but what is the differece between carbs and calories?

Thanks!!

carbs are calories. 1 gram carbs contains 4 calories

[changemyoil66]

think of a calorie like the 1.21 jiggawatz that the delourean takes to time travel...and the banana peel and beer can as carbs that it uses with Mr. Fusion.

[AnicholasH]

People like to freak out about carbs. The truth is that they are probably the macro-nutrient that deserves the least amount of attention.

[Mr.Cooper69]

People like to freak out about carbs. The truth is that they are probably the macro-nutrient that deserves the least amount of attention.

This. The nonessential macronutrient. Cut out fats and you lose cell membranes and hormones. Cut out proteins and your body no longer functions, eventually leading to death. Cut out carbs...and you go into ketosis.