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Cocoa Powder

Cocoa Powder

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Cocoa powder is a concentrated, unsweetened powder made by pressing roasted cacao beans to remove cocoa butter, then grinding the remaining solids. This process creates an intensely chocolatey flavor with notable bitterness, distinguishing it from sweetened chocolate products. Rich in flavonoid antioxidants and minerals like iron and magnesium, it serves as a low-fat, low-sugar base for baking and beverages, with Dutch-processed varieties offering a milder taste through alkalization. The powder is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it adaptable to diverse dietary needs.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 11 calories, 1g protein, 3g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (5 g)
Amount per serving
Calories11
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.7g
1%
Saturated Fat0.4g
2%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate3g
1%
Dietary Fiber2g
7%
Total Sugars0.1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein1.0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium6mg
0%
Iron0.7mg
4%
Potassium76mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
3 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
7%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
1 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
1%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
2%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
2%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
2%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
1%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
2%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
3%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
5%
Valine
0 / 2 g
3%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
1%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
2 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
6 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
21%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
5%
Magnesium
25 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
9%
Phosphorous
37 / 700 mg
5%
Potassium
76 / 3k mg
3%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
1%
Sodium
1 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
4%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
12 mg
Choline
1 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169593.
  2. 2.Sweets, cocoa, powder, unsweetened. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4223.
  3. 3.Cocoa, powder. Frida. Public Food Key 1256.
  4. 4.Cocoa powder. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F002980.

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