Canned Tuna vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 78% more calories than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 22% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and canned tuna has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 21% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 90% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 814% more calcium than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 543% more potassium than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.44 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 80% more calories than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is cocoa powder or canned tuna better for protein?
Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 20% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does cocoa powder or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 810% more calcium than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or canned tuna contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and canned tuna are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 540% more potassium than canned tuna - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.