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Nutritional Profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
We got 59 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for four nutrients.
These are
- Theobromine (Other Micronutrients)
- Caffeine (Other Micronutrients)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Candy, Sweets or Lollies) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for 31 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
In food category: Candy, Sweets or Lollies
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 57.9 g | 16.4 g | 170 | 421 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 37 g | 10.5 g | 2 | 20 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.8 g | 496.1 mg | 268 | 1501 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 96 | 1025 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 440 mg | 124.7 mg | 134 | 2075 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 92 | 452 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 13.7 g | 3.9 g | 110 | 617 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 164 | 1130 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 3.7 g | 1 g | 67 | 619 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 4.3 g | 1.2 g | 43 | 191 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 78 | 978 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 440 mg | 124.7 mg | 113 | 1954 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 904 mg | 256.3 mg | 3 | 222 |
| Arginine | 1.1 g | 314.7 mg | 5 | 200 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2 g | 552.8 mg | 3 | 194 |
| Cystine | 239 mg | 67.8 mg | 1 | 257 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3 g | 836.3 mg | 4 | 347 |
| Glycine | 879 mg | 249.2 mg | 5 | 278 |
| Histidine | 339 mg | 96.1 mg | 4 | 677 |
| Isoleucine | 760 mg | 215.5 mg | 3 | 343 |
| Leucine | 1.2 g | 337.4 mg | 3 | 226 |
| Lysine | 983 mg | 278.7 mg | 3 | 265 |
| Methionine | 202 mg | 57.3 mg | 3 | 748 |
| Phenylalanine | 941 mg | 266.8 mg | 4 | 157 |
| Proline | 838 mg | 237.6 mg | 5 | 321 |
| Serine | 846 mg | 239.8 mg | 3 | 265 |
| Threonine | 776 mg | 220 mg | 3 | 320 |
| Tryptophan | 293 mg | 83.1 mg | 1 | 172 |
| Tyrosine | 735 mg | 208.4 mg | 1 | 338 |
| Valine | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 3 | 118 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 19.6 g | 5.6 g | 4 | 359 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 22 | 423 |
| Folate, food | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 25 | 257 |
| Folate, total | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 27 | 355 |
| Niacin | 2.2 mg | 618 µg | 36 | 1235 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 254 µg | 72 µg | 90 | 932 |
| Riboflavin | 241 µg | 68.3 µg | 36 | 570 |
| Thiamin | 78 µg | 22.1 µg | 58 | 806 |
| Vitamin B6 | 118 µg | 33.5 µg | 38 | 863 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 117 | 634 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 38 µg | 10.8 µg | 14 | 996 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.5 µg | 0.7 µg | 53 | 900 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 128 mg | 36.3 mg | 62 | 417 |
| Copper, Cu | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 1 | 38 |
| Iron, Fe | 13.9 mg | 3.9 mg | 5 | 157 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 499 mg | 141.5 mg | 1 | 19 |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 3 | 85 |
| Phosphorus, P | 734 mg | 208.1 mg | 7 | 83 |
| Potassium, K | 1.5 g | 430.9 mg | 3 | 78 |
| Selenium, Se | 14.3 µg | 4.1 µg | 6 | 548 |
| Sodium, Na | 21 mg | 6 mg | 202 | 1130 |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.8 mg | 1.9 mg | 2 | 258 |
| Other Micronutrients (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Caffeine | 230 mg | 65.2 mg | 3 | 12 |
| Choline | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 93 | 1036 |
| Theobromine | 2.1 g | 584 mg | 3 | 3 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3 g | 850.5 mg | 229 | 2539 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 5.8 g | 1.6 g | 7 | 155 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 228 kcal | 64.6 kcal | 195 | 460 |
| KJ (Energy) | 952 kj | 269.9 kj | 122 | 251 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 5.4 g | 0.2 oz |
| Cup | 86.0 g | 3.0 oz |
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