Cocoa vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa — 20.0g vs 4.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa — 410 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa 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 | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 410 kcal | 517 kcal | -21% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.00 g | 1.27 g | +136% |
| Protein | 20.0 g | 4.44 g | +350% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.0 g | 26.1 g | -62% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.0 g | 66.0 g | -9% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 20.0 g | 6.70 g | +199% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 15.6 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.042 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 3.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 34.0 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 36.0 mg | 2.91 mg | +1137% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 2.00 mg | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1715 kj | 2163 kj | -21% |
| Ash | 7.00 g | 2.07 g | +238% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 53.1 g | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 74.0 IU | -100% |
* 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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