Boiled Egg vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 47% more calories than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 54% |
| Fat | 63% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 98% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cocoa powder and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 56% more protein than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 60% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and cocoa powder has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 156% more calcium than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Boiled Egg | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.44 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 G | 0.44 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 50% more calories than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is cocoa powder or boiled egg better for protein?
Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 60% more protein than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and boiled egg are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 160% more calcium than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or boiled egg contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than boiled egg - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.