Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 5.4 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.9g14% of calories
- Carbs2.8g42% of calories
- Fat1.3g44% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat) (1 tbsp, 5.4 g) has 26 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% 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 | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 41 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 11 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 95 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 26 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 5minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat)?
One serving of Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat) (1 tbsp) has 26 calories, which works out to 485 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 42% 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, high-fat)?
1.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-fat)?
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.
