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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster and cocoa powder 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . 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 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 lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oyster Cocoa Powder
Protein 36% 18%
Carbohydrates 39% 54%
Fat 25% 29%
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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

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

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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.