Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 5.4 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g18% of calories
- Carbs3.1g55% of calories
- Fat0.7g28% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed) (1 tbsp, 5.4 g) has 12 calories, with 1 g of protein, 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in copper (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Copper22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (5.4 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 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 39 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 4 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 142 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 12 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 2minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 2minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed)?
One serving of Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed) (1 tbsp) has 12 calories, which works out to 220 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 55% 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, Dutch-processed)?
1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cocoa powder (unsweetened, Dutch-processed)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
