Raw Beef vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and cocoa powder:
- Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw beef has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in calories. Raw beef has 46% more calories than cocoa powder - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cocoa powder for protein. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 82% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and raw beef has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 37% more protein than raw beef - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in saturated fat. Raw beef has 46% more saturated fat than cocoa powder - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Cocoa powder has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Raw beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate. Both raw beef and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Raw Beef | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 433% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 745% more iron than raw beef - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 599% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both raw beef and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Raw Beef | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.596 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: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does raw beef or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in calories. Raw beef has 50% more calories than cocoa powder - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does cocoa powder or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and raw beef has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 430% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does raw beef or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than raw beef - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does raw beef or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 600% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.