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Cocoa Powder Unsweetened Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2024-05-22

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




Cocoa Powder Unsweetened



Overview of Cocoa Powder Unsweetened Nutrition

Scientific Name: Theobroma cacao


Order: Malvales


Family: Malvaceae


In brief cocoa has: dietary fiber (37.00 g | 132% DV) iron (13.86 mg | 77% DV) magnesium (499.00 mg | 119% DV) phosphorus (734.00 mg | 59% DV) zinc (6.81 mg | 62% DV) copper (3.79 mg | 421% DV) manganese (3.84 mg | 167% DV) selenium (14.30 mcg | 26% DV) caffeine (230.00 mg) theobromine (2057.00 mg) Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is also spelled as cacao. The beans from cocoa fruit are used to make chocolate. The white pulp in the fruit is sometimes eaten as a dessert. Consuming cocoa may increase one's metabolism due to the content of caffeine and caffeine-like molecules such as theobromine. Unsweetened cocoa powder is most often used as an ingredient in chocolate beverages and cakes. Cocoa powder is abundant in dietary fiber. An amount of 100 g of cocoa powder contains 37 mg of dietary fiber (132% daily value [DV]). Dietary fiber benefits the digestive system and lowers the risk of heart disease. Apart from the dietary fiber, cocoa powder contains the vitamins, riboflavin (18% DV) and niacin (14% DV). While riboflavin is important for metabolism, niacin is involved in nerve function. Niacin also plays a role in digestive and skin health. Additionally, 100 g of unsweetened cocoa powder contains a variety of minerals. Abundant nutrients include iron (77% DV), magnesium (119% DV), phosphorus (59% DV), zinc (62% DV), copper (421% DV), and manganese (167% DV). The magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese in cocoa powder are all necessary for bone health. Magnesium is also vital for muscle and nerve function. Cocoa powder contains high amounts of iron, which helps carry oxygen to cells and muscles. The mineral, copper, helps with the absorption of iron present in cocoa powder.



Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 228 kcal 11%


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 57.90 g 21%
Dietary Fiber 37.00 g 132%
Sugars 1.75 g
Starch - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols - mg


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 13.70 g 18%
Saturated Fat 8.07 g 40%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total 0.44 g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
0.44 g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
0.00 g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
0.00 g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
0.00 g
Trans Fat - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 19.60 g 39%
  • Tryptophan
0.29 g
  • Threonine
0.78 g
  • Isoleucine
0.76 g
  • Leucine
1.19 g
  • Lysine
0.98 g
  • Methionine
0.20 g
  • Cystine
0.24 g
  • Phenylalanine
0.94 g
  • Tyrosine
0.73 g
  • Valine
1.18 g
  • Arginine
1.11 g
  • Histidine
0.34 g
  • Alanine
0.90 g
  • Aspartic Acid
1.95 g
  • Glutamic Acid
2.95 g
  • Glycine
0.88 g
  • Proline
0.84 g
  • Serine
0.85 g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen
0.00 mg 0%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism
0.08 mg 7%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism
0.24 mg 18%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function
2.19 mg 14%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism
0.25 mg 5%
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism
0.12 mg 7%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects
32.00 mcg 8%
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
32.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function
12.00 mg 2%
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine
- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health
0.00 mcg 0%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
0.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
0.00 mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
0.00 mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant
0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants
38.00 mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health
0.10 mg 1%
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
0.10 mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting
2.50 mcg 2%
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism
- mcg -


Name Amount % Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function
128.00 mg 10%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles
13.86 mg 77%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function
499.00 mg 119%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy
734.00 mg 59%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function
1524.00 mg 32%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function
21.00 mg 1%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health
6.81 mg 62%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health
3.79 mg 421%
Manganesean antioxidant
3.84 mg 167%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function
14.30 mcg 26%
Iodinefor thyroid function
- mcg -
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- mcg -
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids
- mcg -
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function
- mg -
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay
- mg


Name Amount


Name Amount
Water 3.00 g
Ash 5.80 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 230.00 mg
Theobromine 2057.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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