Cocoa vs Cocoa
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
Cocoa 220
Protein (g)
Cocoa 16.8
Cocoa 18.1
Carbs (g)
Cocoa 49.7
Cocoa 58.3
Fat (g)
Cocoa 23.7
Cocoa 13.1
Fiber (g)
Cocoa 33.9
Cocoa 29.8
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali — 18.1g vs 16.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali — 220 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 | Cocoa | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 479 kcal | 220 kcal | +118% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.00 g | 2.70 g | +11% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 18.1 g | -7% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.7 g | 13.1 g | +81% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.7 g | 58.3 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 33.9 g | 29.8 g | +14% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 12.6 g | 7.76 g | +63% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.38 g | 4.39 g | +68% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.080 mg | 0.110 mg | -27% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.370 mg | 0.460 mg | -20% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.80 mg | 2.40 mg | -25% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.254 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.118 mg | +61% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 38.0 ug | 32.0 ug | +19% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 11.4 mg | 11.4 mg | = |
| 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 | 0.100 mg | +80% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 122 mg | 111 mg | +10% |
| Iron, Fe | 14.5 mg | 15.5 mg | -7% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 476 mg | 476 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 758 mg | 728 mg | +4% |
| Potassium, K | 2509 mg | 2509 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 20.0 mg | 19.0 mg | +5% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.70 mg | 6.37 mg | +5% |
| Copper, Cu | 3.61 mg | 3.61 mg | = |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 3.74 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.3 ug | 13.2 ug | -7% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2006 kj | 922 kj | +118% |
| Ash | 6.79 g | 7.80 g | -13% |
| Total Sugars | 1.53 g | 1.76 g | -13% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 38.0 ug | 32.0 ug | +19% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 38.0 ug | 32.0 ug | +19% |
| 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 | 38.0 ug | -13% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.40 ug | 2.40 ug | +83% |
| 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 | 0.020 g | +40% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.79 g | 3.55 g | +63% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 6.70 g | 4.08 g | +64% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.38 g | 4.39 g | +68% |
| 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 | 0.420 g | +83% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.769 g | 0.420 g | +83% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 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) | — | 0.271 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.716 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.701 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.10 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.907 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.187 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.221 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.869 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.678 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.09 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.02 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.312 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.834 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.80 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.72 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.812 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.773 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.781 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 72.0 mg | 78.0 mg | -8% |
| Theobromine | 2445 mg | 2634 mg | -7% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 96.5 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 29.2 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 39.8 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 366 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 720 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 3.37 mg | |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | — | 56.6 mg | |
| (+)-Catechin | — | 36.7 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
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +80% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +61% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -27% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Niacin (Vitamin B3) -25% in Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali
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