Peach vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and cocoa powder:
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, 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 peach has 82% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 54% |
| Fat | 5% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and peach has 83% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 23 times more dietary fiber than peach - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than peach - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and peach has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Peach has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Peach has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - peach has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Peach | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than peach - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than peach - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than peach - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,
| Peach | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 38 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and peach has 80% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does cocoa powder or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and peach has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or peach contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than peach - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or peach contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than peach - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or peach contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than peach - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.