Ginger vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in calories. Ginger has 47% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:10 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 54% |
| Fat | 10% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 24% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 162% more dietary fiber than ginger - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 118% more protein than ginger - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and ginger has 68% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ginger and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more folate. Both ginger and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 12% more calcium than ginger - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 43% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 53% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ginger and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ginger | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.706 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: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in calories. Ginger has 50% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does cocoa powder or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and ginger are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 20% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or ginger contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 10% more calcium than ginger - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or ginger contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 40% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or ginger contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and ginger are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 50% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.