Calories in Cocoa powder, not reconstituted
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Cocoa powder, not reconstituted contains 228 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (5 g) provides about 11 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in not included in a food category on FoodFactly, where the median is 193 kcal per 100 g across 76 foods.
100 g provides 421% of the Daily Value for copper, 119% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 77% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.7 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 57.9 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber C | 37 g | 132% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.24 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 32 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 128 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 13.9 mg | 77% |
| Magnesium C | 499 mg | 119% |
| Phosphorus C | 734 mg | 59% |
| Potassium C | 1,520 mg | 32% |
| Zinc C | 6.8 mg | 62% |
| Copper C | 3.8 mg | 421% |
| Selenium C | 14.3 µg | 26% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 28%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19.6 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 2.8 g)
- Fiber37 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.8 gbelow the median for not included in a food category (median 2.7 g)
- Fat13.7 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.78 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.16 g)
- Sodium21 mgbelow the median for not included in a food category (median 69 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.44 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 4.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 38 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 230 mg |
| Theobromine C | 2,060 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 32 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat bran | 216 | 15.6 g | 64.5 g | 4.3 g |
| Yeast | 325 | 40.4 g | 41.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Pinon Nuts, roasted (Navajo) Cooked | 541 | 7.4 g | 51.1 g | 34.1 g |
| Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) | 162 | 1.6 g | 38.2 g | 0.34 g |
| Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians) Dried or dry | 419 | 14.5 g | 66.3 g | 10.6 g |
| Vegetable mixture, dried Dried or dry | 328 | 17.4 g | 49.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Wocas, dried seeds, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath) Dried or dry | 361 | 7.9 g | 80 g | 1.1 g |
| Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Northern Plains Indians) Raw | 162 | 3 g | 33.6 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry cocoa powder?
100 g of dried or dry cocoa powder has 228 kcal. 1 tablespoon (5 g): about 11 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (0.6 g): about 1 kcal.
Is dried or dry cocoa powder high in protein?
Dried or dry cocoa powder contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.98 g in 1 tablespoon (5 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other not included in a food category, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.8 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry cocoa powder?
Dried or dry cocoa powder has 57.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 37 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry cocoa powder?
Dried or dry cocoa powder contains 13.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry cocoa powder contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (421% DV), magnesium (119% DV), iron (77% DV), zinc (62% DV) and phosphorus (59% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry cocoa powder?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705587. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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