Cocoa Powder vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and chili pepper:
- Both cocoa powder and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and chili pepper has 82% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chili pepper for protein. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 19:54:27 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 79% |
| Fat | 27% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 84% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 23 times more dietary fiber than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 880% more protein than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and chili pepper has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both cocoa powder and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 611% more calcium than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and chili pepper are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 348% more potassium than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both cocoa powder and chili pepper contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cocoa Powder | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 10.0 mg | 14.7 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 1.4 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 3.87 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 1.2 mg |
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,
| Cocoa Powder | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 725 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 671 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.104 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and chili pepper has 80% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does cocoa powder or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chili pepper has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or chili pepper contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and chili pepper are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 350% more potassium than chili pepper - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.