Cocoa powder (unsweetened) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 86 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g18% of calories
- Carbs50g53% of calories
- Fat12g28% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cocoa powder (unsweetened) (1 cup, 86 g) has 196 calories, with 17 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (114% DV) and iron (149% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Dietary fiber114%
- Iron149%
- Potassium28%
- Magnesium102%
- Phosphorus90%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Niacin12%
- Calcium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat35%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (86 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 28 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 110 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 149% |
| Potassium | 1,311 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 429 mg | 102% |
| Phosphorus | 631 mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 53% |
| Copper | 3 mg | 362% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 143% |
| Selenium | 12 μg | 22% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 198 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 1,769 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 196 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 37minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 24minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 28minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
One serving of Cocoa powder (unsweetened) (1 cup) has 196 calories, which works out to 228 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cocoa powder (unsweetened) high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cocoa powder (unsweetened) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
18 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cocoa powder (unsweetened)?
1.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
