100% Cocoa
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts Ghirardelli
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
100% Cocoa contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 6 g (6 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 375 kcal per 100 g across 589 products.
100 g provides 74% of the Daily Value for iron, 32% of the Daily Value for potassium and 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 16.7 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber L | 33.3 g | 119% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.79 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 103 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 167 mg | 13% |
| Iron L | 13.3 mg | 74% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 1,500 mg | 32% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 9.6 µg | 6% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein16.7 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 20 g)
- Fiber33.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 28.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Fat16.7 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 7 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 21 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 2.4 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 16.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Fiber | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Ghirardelli
- Barcode
- 0747599617034
- Quantity
- 227 g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (6 g)
- Category
- Cocoa powders
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cocoa.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100% Cocoa?
100 g of 100% Cocoa has 250 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 6 g (6 g): about 15 kcal.
Is 100% Cocoa high in protein?
100% Cocoa contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 serving, 6 g (6 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 20 g).
How many carbs are in 100% Cocoa?
100% Cocoa has 50 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 33.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in 100% Cocoa?
100% Cocoa contains 16.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does 100% Cocoa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (74% DV), potassium (32% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV) and calcium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in 100% Cocoa?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 12, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2666574. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 21, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0747599617034. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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