Cocoa Powder

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

11%

227 kcal Calories

39%

19.6 g Protein

21%

57.9 g Carbs

18%

13.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 51/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

227 kcal / serving

53% from carbs

Carbs 53%

57.9 g per serving
Fat 28%

13.7 g per serving
Protein 18%

19.6 g per serving

What Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper421% Manganese167% Dietary Fiber119% Magnesium119% Iron77% Zinc62% Phosphorus59% Protein39% Potassium32% Selenium26% Riboflavin (B2)19% Niacin (B3)14% Calcium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	57.9 g	21%
Dietary Fiber	33.2 g	119%
Total Sugars	1.8 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	13.7 g	18%
Saturated Fat	8.1 g	40%
Monounsaturated Fat	4.6 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	440.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	20.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	3,690.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	4,250.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	4,570.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	440.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	19.6 g	39%
Histidine	339.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	760.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,189.0 mg	—
Lysine	983.0 mg	—
Methionine	202.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	941.0 mg	—
Threonine	776.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	293.0 mg	—
Valine	1,177.0 mg	—
Alanine	904.0 mg	—
Arginine	1,111.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,953.0 mg	—
Cystine	239.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	2,948.0 mg	—
Glycine	879.0 mg	—
Proline	838.0 mg	—
Serine	846.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	735.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	2.5 mcg	2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	19%
Niacin (B3)	2.2 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	32.0 mcg	8%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.3 mg	5%
Choline	12.0 mg	2%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	128.0 mg	10%
Iron	13.9 mg	77%
Magnesium	499.0 mg	119%
Phosphorus	734.0 mg	59%
Potassium	1,524.0 mg	32%
Sodium	21.0 mg	1%
Zinc	6.8 mg	62%
Copper	3.8 mg	421%
Manganese	3.8 mg	167%
Selenium	14.3 mcg	26%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	230.0 mg	—
Theobromine	2,057.0 mg	—
Ash	5.8 g	—

About Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened

Unsweetened cocoa powder is what's left after most of the fat (cocoa butter) is pressed from roasted cocoa beans and the solids are ground fine — pure, intense, bitter chocolate flavor with none of the sugar. It's the base of baking, hot chocolate and rich sauces.

Stripped of sugar and much of its fat, cocoa powder is genuinely nutrient-dense by weight: exceptionally high in antioxidant flavanols, and a strong source of iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and fiber. It's about the most nutritious form chocolate comes in — though it's used by the spoonful and tastes intensely bitter on its own.

A tablespoon of cocoa adds deep chocolate flavor and a real antioxidant and mineral boost to baking and drinks — the closest chocolate gets to a health food, before the sugar is added back.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened?

There are 227 calories in 100 g of Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, or about 195 calories in 1 cup (86 g).

How much protein is in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened?

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened?

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened has 57.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened?

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened provides 13.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened a good source of?

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened is an excellent source of Copper (421% DV), Manganese (167% DV), Dietary Fiber (119% DV), Magnesium (119% DV), Iron (77% DV) and Zinc (62% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3) and Calcium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.