Beverages vs Cocoa
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 398
Cocoa 228
Protein (g)
Beverages 6.67
Cocoa 19.6
Carbs (g)
Beverages 83.7
Cocoa 57.9
Fat (g)
Beverages 4.00
Cocoa 13.7
Fiber (g)
Beverages 3.70
Cocoa 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened — 19.6g vs 6.67g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened — 228 vs 398 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beverages | Cocoa | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 398 kcal | 228 kcal | +75% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.50 g | 3.00 g | -50% |
| Protein | 6.67 g | 19.6 g | -66% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.00 g | 13.7 g | -71% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 83.7 g | 57.9 g | +45% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.70 g | 37.0 g | -90% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.38 g | 8.07 g | -71% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.33 g | 4.57 g | -71% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.096 mg | 0.078 mg | +23% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.565 mg | 0.241 mg | +134% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.586 mg | 2.18 mg | -73% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.893 mg | 0.254 mg | +252% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.114 mg | 0.118 mg | -3% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 32.0 ug | -81% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 33.1 mg | 12.0 mg | +176% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.350 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.190 mg | 0.100 mg | +90% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 133 mg | 128 mg | +4% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.19 mg | 13.9 mg | -91% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 83.0 mg | 499 mg | -83% |
| Phosphorus, P | 315 mg | 734 mg | -57% |
| Potassium, K | 712 mg | 1524 mg | -53% |
| Sodium, Na | 504 mg | 21.0 mg | +2300% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.46 mg | 6.81 mg | -79% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.286 mg | 3.79 mg | -92% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.269 mg | 3.84 mg | -93% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.00 ug | 14.3 ug | -65% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1664 kj | 952 kj | +75% |
| Ash | 4.10 g | 5.80 g | -29% |
| Total Sugars | 65.6 g | 1.75 g | +3646% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 32.0 ug | -81% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 32.0 ug | -81% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 5.00 ug | 38.0 ug | -87% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.900 ug | 2.50 ug | -64% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.020 g | +45% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.09 g | 3.69 g | -71% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.18 g | 4.25 g | -72% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.32 g | 4.57 g | -71% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.114 g | 0.440 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.107 g | 0.440 g | -76% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.293 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.776 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.760 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.19 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.983 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.202 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.239 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.941 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.735 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.18 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.11 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.339 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.904 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.95 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.95 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.879 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.838 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.846 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 18.0 mg | 230 mg | -92% |
| Theobromine | 323 mg | 2057 mg | -84% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 277 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 196 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 419 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 925 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 2435 mg | |
| Quercetin | 2.03 mg | 10.0 mg | -80% |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | 31.2 mg | 196 mg | -84% |
| (+)-Catechin | 21.5 mg | 64.8 mg | -67% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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