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Cocoa powder calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of cocoa powder contains 479 calories, with 16.8 g of protein, 49.7 g of carbohydrate and 23.7 g of fat. It provides 33.9 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14% Carbs 41% Fat 45%
How cocoa powder compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa powder | 479 kcal | 16.8 g | 49.7 g | 23.7 g |
| Payday Bar | 490 kcal | 13.4 g | 52.9 g | 25 g |
| Halavah | 469 kcal | 12.5 g | 60.5 g | 21.5 g |
| Reese's Pieces candy | 497 kcal | 12.5 g | 59.9 g | 24.8 g |
| Reese's Fast Break candy bar | 474 kcal | 8.7 g | 61.6 g | 23.4 g |
Nutrition facts for cocoa powder
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 479 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.7 g |
| Fat | 23.7 g |
| Fiber | 33.9 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.6 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in cocoa powder
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3.6 mg | 401% |
| Magnesium | 476 mg | 113% |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 758 mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 6.7 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 2509 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.37 mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 12.3 µg | 22% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common cocoa powder servings
How many calories in a portion of cocoa powder — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 479 kcal | 17 g | 50 g | 24 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cocoa powder?
Cocoa powder has 479 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in cocoa powder?
Cocoa powder contains 16.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in cocoa powder?
Cocoa powder contains 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is cocoa powder a good source of protein?
Cocoa powder provides 16.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 14% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does cocoa powder have?
Cocoa powder has 33.9 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these cocoa powder calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170657 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
