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Unsweetened cocoa powder calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder contains 228 calories, with 19.6 g of protein, 57.9 g of carbohydrate and 13.7 g of fat. It provides 37 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18% Carbs 53% Fat 29%
How unsweetened cocoa powder compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 228 kcal | 19.6 g | 57.9 g | 13.7 g |
| Cocoa powder, processed with alkali | 220 kcal | 18.1 g | 58.3 g | 13.1 g |
| Klondike slim-a-bear chocolate cone | 224 kcal | 4.1 g | 45.3 g | 4.1 g |
| Klondike slim-a-bear vanilla sandwich | 239 kcal | 3.9 g | 42.8 g | 5.9 g |
| Klondike slim-a-bear stickless bar | 242 kcal | 5.2 g | 26 g | 13 g |
Nutrition facts for unsweetened cocoa powder
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 228 kcal |
| Protein | 19.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.9 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g |
| Fiber | 37 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in unsweetened 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 | 3.8 mg | 421% |
| Manganese | 3.8 mg | 167% |
| Magnesium | 499 mg | 119% |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% |
| Zinc | 6.8 mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 734 mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1524 mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.3 µg | 26% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common unsweetened cocoa powder servings
How many calories in a portion of unsweetened cocoa powder — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (5 g) | 11.4 kcal | 1 g | 2.9 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 cup (86 g) | 196 kcal | 17 g | 50 g | 12 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 228 kcal | 20 g | 58 g | 14 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in unsweetened cocoa powder?
Unsweetened cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in unsweetened cocoa powder?
Unsweetened cocoa powder contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in unsweetened cocoa powder?
Unsweetened cocoa powder contains 1.8 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 unsweetened cocoa powder a good source of protein?
Unsweetened cocoa powder provides 19.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 18% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does unsweetened cocoa powder have?
Unsweetened cocoa powder has 37 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 unsweetened 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 #169593 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
