Pork vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and cocoa powder:
- Both pork and cocoa powder are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and cocoa powder are high in calories. Pork has 30% more calories than cocoa powder - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 65% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and pork has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and cocoa powder are high in protein. Pork has 31% more protein than cocoa powder - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and cocoa powder are high in saturated fat. Pork is very similar to pork for saturated fat - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate. Both pork and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pork | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 482% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 974% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 321% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Pork | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.44 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 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: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pork or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and cocoa powder are high in calories. Pork has 30% more calories than cocoa powder - pork has 297 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Is pork or cocoa powder better for protein?
Both pork and cocoa powder are high in protein. Pork has 30% more protein than cocoa powder - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and pork has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does pork or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 970% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does pork or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both pork and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 320% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.