Bacon vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon 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
bacon
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and cocoa powder:
- Both bacon and cocoa powder are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and cocoa powder are high in calories. Bacon has 294% more calories than cocoa powder - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 100% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 279 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and cocoa powder are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 296% more saturated fat than cocoa powder - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Bacon | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 127 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 105 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 100 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.442 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.426 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 9.868 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: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does bacon or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and cocoa powder are high in calories. Bacon has 290% more calories than cocoa powder - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does cocoa powder or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 127 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does bacon or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 105 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does bacon or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 100 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.