Cumin vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 64% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cocoa powder for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 54% |
| Fat | 46% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder has 31% more carbohydrates than cumin - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 252% more dietary fiber than cumin - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in protein. Cocoa powder has a little more protein (10%) than cumin by weight - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and cumin has 81% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 32 times more Vitamin E than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cumin and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cumin | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 627% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 379% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cumin | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 3.103 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: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 60% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does cocoa powder or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and cumin are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder has 30% more carbohydrates than cumin - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or cumin contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 630% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or cumin contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 380% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or cumin contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.