Cocoa vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cocoa 479
Beverages 315
Protein (g)
Cocoa 16.8
Beverages 20.2
Carbs (g)
Cocoa 49.7
Beverages 58.7
Fat (g)
Cocoa 23.7
Beverages 0
Fiber (g)
Cocoa 33.9
Beverages 8.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder — 20.2g vs 16.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder — 315 vs 479 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali 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 | Cocoa | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 479 kcal | 315 kcal | +52% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.00 g | 5.09 g | -41% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 20.2 g | -17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.7 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.7 g | 58.7 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 33.9 g | 8.50 g | +299% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 12.6 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.38 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.080 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.370 mg | 0.985 mg | -62% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.80 mg | 10.8 mg | -83% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 4.53 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.356 mg | -47% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 38.0 ug | 103 ug | -63% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 11.4 mg | 118 mg | -90% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.180 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 122 mg | 118 mg | +3% |
| Iron, Fe | 14.5 mg | 2.26 mg | +542% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 476 mg | 272 mg | +75% |
| Phosphorus, P | 758 mg | 239 mg | +217% |
| Potassium, K | 2509 mg | 6040 mg | -58% |
| Sodium, Na | 20.0 mg | 72.0 mg | -72% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.70 mg | 1.69 mg | +296% |
| Copper, Cu | 3.61 mg | 0.550 mg | +556% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 133 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.3 ug | 5.30 ug | +132% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2006 kj | 1320 kj | +52% |
| Ash | 6.79 g | 16.0 g | -58% |
| Total Sugars | 1.53 g | 5.53 g | -72% |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 38.0 ug | 103 ug | -63% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 38.0 ug | 103 ug | -63% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 33.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.40 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.028 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.79 g | 0.043 g | +13358% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 6.70 g | 0.007 g | +95614% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.38 g | 0.013 g | +56669% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.769 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.769 g | 0.040 g | +1823% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.082 g | -100% |
| 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 72.0 mg | 5714 mg | -99% |
| Theobromine | 2445 mg | 71.0 mg | +3344% |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | — | 89772 mg | |
* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Copper, Cu +556% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Iron, Fe +542% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Fiber, total dietary +299% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Zinc, Zn +296% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali
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