Cocoa Powder vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and scallion:
- Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and scallion has 86% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to scallion for protein. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 19:54:27 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 80% |
| Fat | 27% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 87% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 13 times more dietary fiber than scallion - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 971% more protein than scallion - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and scallion has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 81 times more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both cocoa powder and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 78% more calcium than scallion - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 836% more iron than scallion - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 452% more potassium than scallion - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both cocoa powder and scallion contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cocoa Powder | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 10.0 mg | 10.68 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.36 mg |
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,
| Cocoa Powder | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 1137 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 598 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.07 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does cocoa powder or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 80% more calcium than scallion - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 840% more iron than scallion - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 450% more potassium than scallion - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.