Nutritional Yeast vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 43% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 54% |
| Fat | 17% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder has 40% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 38% more dietary fiber than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 106% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 88% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 327% more calcium than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 539% more iron than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 60% more potassium than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.44 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 40% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is cocoa powder or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 110% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder has 40% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 540% more iron than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 60% more potassium than nutritional yeast - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.