Pasta vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pasta has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in calories. Pasta has 63% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 54% |
| Fat | 4% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in carbohydrates. Pasta has 29% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 10 times more dietary fiber than pasta - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and pasta contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pasta has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 50% more protein than pasta - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and pasta has 97% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both pasta and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than pasta - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 320% more iron than pasta - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 583% more potassium than pasta - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pasta and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pasta | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.54 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in calories. Pasta has 60% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Does cocoa powder or pasta have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and pasta are high in carbohydrates. pasta has 30% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or pasta contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than pasta - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or pasta contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 320% more iron than pasta - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or pasta contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and pasta are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 580% more potassium than pasta - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.