Cocoa Powder vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and cucumber:
- 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and cucumber has 93% less calories than cocoa powder - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cucumber for protein. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 18:54:29 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 80% |
| Fat | 29% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 94% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 73 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and cucumber has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cocoa powder and cucumber contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cocoa Powder | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 48 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 937% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg 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, both cocoa powder and cucumber contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cocoa Powder | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 23 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.028 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cocoa Powder or Cucumber .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does cucumber or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 48 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does cucumber or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.