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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cocoa powder and napa cabbage is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 18:54:29 and for napa cabbage, 29:59:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cocoa Powder Napa Cabbage
Protein 18% 29%
Carbohydrates 54% 59%
Fat 29% 12%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cocoa Powder or Napa Cabbage .

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.