Cocoa Powder vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and cilantro:
- Both cocoa powder and cilantro are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cilantro has more pantothenic acid.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 19:54:27 and for cilantro, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 50% |
| Fat | 27% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 94% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and cilantro are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 12 times more dietary fiber than cilantro - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 820% more protein than cilantro - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and cilantro has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 24 times more Vitamin E than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 123 times more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more pantothenic acid. Both cocoa powder and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and cilantro are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 91% more calcium than cilantro - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 683% more iron than cilantro - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and cilantro are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 193% more potassium than cilantro - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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,
| Cocoa Powder | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 865 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.04 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 Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Is cocoa powder or cilantro better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 820% more protein than cilantro - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or cilantro contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and cilantro are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 90% more calcium than cilantro - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or cilantro contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 680% more iron than cilantro - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or cilantro contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and cilantro are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 190% more potassium than cilantro - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.