Cocoa Powder vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Cooked Napa Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and napa cabbage:
- Cocoa powder has more lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage, however, napa cabbage contains more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than cocoa powder.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and napa cabbage has 95% less calories than cocoa powder - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to napa cabbage per calorie. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 18:53:29 and for napa cabbage, 30:59:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 59% |
| Fat | 29% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and napa cabbage has 96% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and napa cabbage has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Napa cabbage has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Napa cabbage has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cocoa powder and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 341% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg 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 has more lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage per 100 grams, however, napa cabbage contains more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 49 UG |
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 Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and napa cabbage has 100% less calories than cocoa powder - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does napa cabbage or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and napa cabbage has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does napa cabbage or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does napa cabbage or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does napa cabbage or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.