Black Coffee vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and cocoa powder:
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 64 times more protein than black coffee - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and black coffee has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Coffee | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than black coffee - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 692 times more iron than black coffee - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 29 times more potassium than black coffee - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is cocoa powder or black coffee better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 64 times more protein than black coffee - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or black coffee contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than black coffee - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or black coffee contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 692 times more iron than black coffee - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or black coffee contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 29 times more potassium than black coffee - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.