Basil vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, basil contains more folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) 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 basil has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 54% |
| Fat | 19% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and basil has 95% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 22 times more dietary fiber than basil - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 522% more protein than basil - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and basil has 99% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 164 times more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, basil contains more folate. Both basil and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Basil | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 38% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and basil are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 337% more iron than basil - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and basil are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 417% more potassium than basil - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg 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,
| Basil | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.44 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is cocoa powder or basil better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 520% more protein than basil - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or basil contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 40% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or basil contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and basil are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 340% more iron than basil - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or basil contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and basil are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 420% more potassium than basil - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.