Cocoa Powder vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and celery:
- Both cocoa powder and celery are high in potassium.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and celery has 94% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to celery per calorie. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 19:54:27 and for celery, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 67% |
| Fat | 27% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and celery has 95% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 22 times more dietary fiber than celery - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than celery - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and celery has 99% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Celery has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 10 times more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both cocoa powder and celery contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than celery - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than celery - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and celery are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 486% more potassium than celery - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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 celery per 100 grams, however, celery contains more apigenin, luteolin and kaempferol than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 10.0 mg | 0.39 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.22 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 | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 283 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 270 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.079 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 Celery (Celery, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cocoa powder or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and celery has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is cocoa powder or celery better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than celery - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and celery has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or celery contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than celery - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or celery contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than celery - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or celery contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and celery are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 490% more potassium than celery - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.