Cocoa vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Cocoa 410
Baking chocolate 426
Protein (g)
Cocoa 20.0
Baking chocolate 3.64
Carbs (g)
Cocoa 60.0
Baking chocolate 77.4
Fat (g)
Cocoa 10.0
Baking chocolate 15.6
Fiber (g)
Cocoa 20.0
Baking chocolate 4.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa — 20.0g vs 3.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa — 410 vs 426 kcal per 100g.
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 | 426 kcal | -4% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.00 g | 1.59 g | +89% |
| Protein | 20.0 g | 3.64 g | +449% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.0 g | 15.6 g | -36% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.0 g | 77.4 g | -22% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 20.0 g | 4.00 g | +400% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 8.61 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 5.04 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.100 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.057 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.105 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 1.83 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.180 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.034 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 45.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.360 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 34.0 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 36.0 mg | 2.18 mg | +1551% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 95.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 142 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 397 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 3.00 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 1.26 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.670 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.449 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 1.80 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1715 kj | 1782 kj | -4% |
| Ash | 7.00 g | 1.34 g | +422% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 69.4 g | -100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 2.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 3.63 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 4.70 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 5.01 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 1.16 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.942 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.072 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.148 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 14.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 231 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
Iron, Fe +1551% in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa Protein +449% in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa Fiber, total dietary +400% in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa
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