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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pasta and cocoa powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pasta Cocoa Powder
Protein 14% 18%
Carbohydrates 82% 54%
Fat 4% 29%
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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

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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

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,

Pasta Cocoa Powder
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG 38 UG

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 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 Pasta or Cocoa Powder .

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.

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