Cornmeal vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and cocoa powder:
- Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Cornmeal has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in calories. Cornmeal has 68% more calories than cocoa powder - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 53% |
| Fat | 14% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in carbohydrates. Cornmeal has 26% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 294% more dietary fiber than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornmeal and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 99% more protein than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and cornmeal has 87% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cornmeal and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cornmeal and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin. Both cornmeal and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Cornmeal | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 364% more iron than cornmeal - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 373% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cornmeal has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 2.325 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: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cornmeal or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in calories. Cornmeal has 70% more calories than cocoa powder - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does cornmeal or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in carbohydrates. cornmeal has 30% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cornmeal or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does cornmeal or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 360% more iron than cornmeal - cornmeal has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does cornmeal or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both cornmeal and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 370% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.