Cocoa Powder vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and cocoa powder are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than cocoa powder.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin, however, artichoke contains more folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and artichoke has 79% less calories than cocoa powder - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 19:54:27 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 74% |
| Fat | 27% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and artichoke has 82% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 585% more dietary fiber than artichoke - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 499% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and artichoke has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Artichoke and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin, however, artichoke contains more folate. Both cocoa powder and artichoke contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cocoa Powder | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and cocoa powder are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 191% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 983% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 312% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, cocoa powder has more quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more apigenin and luteolin than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 10.0 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 7.48 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 2.3 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cocoa Powder | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 464 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) .
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FAQ
Does artichoke or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and artichoke has 80% less calories than cocoa powder - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does artichoke or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and artichoke has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and cocoa powder are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 190% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 980% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does artichoke or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 310% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.