Chicken Breast vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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 breast
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and chicken breast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) 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 breast are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 38% more calories than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 21% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chicken breast has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 58% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and chicken breast has 87% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both chicken breast and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Chicken Breast | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 753% more calcium than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and chicken breast are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 495% more potassium than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken breast and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Breast | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.44 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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 Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cocoa powder or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and chicken breast are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 40% more calories than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is cocoa powder or chicken breast better for protein?
Both cocoa powder and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 60% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does cocoa powder or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 750% more calcium than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or chicken breast contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and chicken breast are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 500% more potassium than chicken breast - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.