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Nutritional Profile of Unsweetened Cocoa (Dry Powder)

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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 very high (Top 25) for four nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:

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 great (Top 10) for 31 nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:

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)

57.9%
13.7%
19.6%
3%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

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)

8.1%
4.6%
0.4%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

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
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of unsweetened cocoa (dry powder) with 59 nutrient values.

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 / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
Tbsp5.4 g0.2 oz
Cup86.0 g3.0 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of unsweetened cocoa (dry powder)

6 Similar Candy, Sweets or Lollies

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Nutrients
(Dry Powder, Hi-Fat Or Breakfast, Processed With Alkali)
39
(Dry Powder, Processed With Alkali)
59
Cocoavia Blueberry & Almond Chocolate BarNo of
Nutrients
20
Cocoavia Chocolate BarNo of
Nutrients
20
Cocoavia Chocolate Covered AlmondsNo of
Nutrients
20
Cocoavia Crispy Chocolate BarNo of
Nutrients
20
Figure 5. Similar candy, sweets or lollies 1 to 6.

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