Oyster vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and oyster are high in calcium and iron.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and oyster has 74% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cocoa powder for fat. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 54% |
| Fat | 25% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and oyster has 90% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 275% more protein than oyster - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and oyster has 95% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and oyster are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 191% more calcium than oyster - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and oyster are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 140% more iron than oyster - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than oyster - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.44 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and oyster has 70% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is cocoa powder or oyster better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 280% more protein than oyster - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and oyster has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or oyster contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and oyster are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 190% more calcium than oyster - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or oyster contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and oyster are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 140% more iron than oyster - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or oyster contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than oyster - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.