Heavy Cream vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and heavy cream are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Heavy cream has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than heavy cream.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than cocoa powder.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and heavy cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 49% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 54% |
| Fat | 94% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and heavy cream has 95% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cocoa powder and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 590% more protein than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cocoa powder and heavy cream are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 185% more saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Cocoa powder has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and heavy cream are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 94% more calcium than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 137 times more iron than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg 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, heavy cream has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder per 100 grams, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 1.333 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: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and heavy cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 50% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does cocoa powder or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and heavy cream has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and heavy cream are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 90% more calcium than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or heavy cream contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 137 times more iron than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than heavy cream - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.