Cocoa powder, per 100 g: 228 kcal, 19.6 g protein, 57.9 g carbohydrate, 37 g fibre, 13.7 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened”.
At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus. The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.
High protein34% of the energy in this food is proteinHigh fibre37 g fibre per 100 gLow sugars1.8 g sugars per 100 gVery low sodium21 mg sodium per 100 g
Nutritional value per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 228 kcal | |
| Protein | 19.6 g | |
| Fat | 13.7 g | |
| of which saturates | 8.07 g | |
| of which monounsaturates | 4.57 g | |
| of which polyunsaturates | 0.44 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | |
| of which sugars | 1.75 g | |
| Fibre | 37 g | |
| Water | 3 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 128 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 99% |
| Magnesium | 499 mg | 133% |
| Phosphorus | 734 mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 1,524 mg | 76.2% |
| Sodium | 21 mg | |
| Zinc | 6.81 mg | 68.1% |
| Copper | 3.79 mg | 379% |
| Manganese | 3.84 mg | 192% |
| Selenium | 14.3 µg | 26% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.833% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 3.33% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.078 mg | 7.09% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.241 mg | 17.2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.19 mg | 13.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.254 mg | 4.23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 mg | 8.43% |
| Folate | 32 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | |
% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.
What this food is a source of
This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.
High in Copper379% NRV per 100 g
- Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
High in Manganese192% NRV per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
High in Magnesium133% NRV per 100 g
- Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
High in Phosphorus105% NRV per 100 g
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
High in Iron99% NRV per 100 g
- Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
- Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
High in Potassium76.2% NRV per 100 g
- Potassium contributes to normal muscle function
- Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
High in Zinc68.1% NRV per 100 g
- Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function
- Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Source of Selenium26% NRV per 100 g
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Source of Riboflavin (B2)17.2% NRV per 100 g
- Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
Source of Folate16% NRV per 100 g
- Folate contributes to normal blood formation
- Folate has a role in the process of cell division
Source of Calcium16% NRV per 100 g
- Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones
- Calcium contributes to normal muscle function
High protein34.4% of energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass
Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened (FDC ID 169593). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.
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