Chicken vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken 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
chicken
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate.
- Cocoa powder has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 21% more calories than chicken - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:52 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 52% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chicken has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 19% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and chicken has 61% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and cocoa powder are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate. Both chicken and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Chicken | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than chicken - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than chicken - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 125% more potassium than chicken - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.02 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 1.838 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: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 20% more calories than chicken - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is cocoa powder or chicken better for protein?
Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 20% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chicken has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does cocoa powder or chicken contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than chicken - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or chicken contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than chicken - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or chicken contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and chicken are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 130% more potassium than chicken - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.