Cocoa bean nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cocoa bean
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 220 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 29 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tbsp (5.4 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -30.7 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157511000822 | 783 mg |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 96% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 95% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 91% of foods
Cocoa bean calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 220 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 189 | 86 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 12 | 5.4 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0.3mg of 15mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.33mg of 1mg
28%
Vitamin B2:
1.4mg of 1mg
106%
Vitamin B3:
7.2mg of 16mg
45%
Vitamin B5:
0.76mg of 5mg
15%
Vitamin B6:
0.35mg of 1mg
27%
Folate:
96µg of 400µg
24%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
34mg of 550mg
6.2%
Vitamin K:
7.2µg of 120µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 36%
18.1 g of 50 g
18.1 g (36% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
13.1 g of 65 g
13.1 g (20% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
58.3 g of 300 g
58.3 g (19% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
2.7 g of 2,000 g
2.7 g (0% of DV )
Other:
7.8 g
7.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
813mg of 280mg
290%
Threonine:
2148mg of 1,050mg
205%
Isoleucine:
2103mg of 1,400mg
150%
Leucine:
3291mg of 2,730mg
121%
Lysine:
2721mg of 2,100mg
130%
Methionine:
561mg of 1,050mg
53%
Phenylalanine:
2607mg of 1,750mg
149%
Valine:
3258mg of 1,820mg
179%
Histidine:
936mg of 700mg
134%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
7.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.42 g
Fiber content ratio for Cocoa bean
Sugar:
1.8 g
Fiber:
30 g
Other:
27 g
All nutrients for Cocoa bean per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% | 44% |
4.7 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 18g | 43% | 29% |
6.4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 13g | 20% | 26% |
2.5 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 29g | N/A | 26% |
1.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 58g | 19% | 17% |
2.1 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 476mg | 113% | 9% |
3.4 times more than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% | 20% |
1.1 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 2509mg | 74% | 5% |
17.1 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 16mg | 194% | 4% |
6 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | 61% |
5.1 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 30g | 119% | 7% |
12.4 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 3.6mg | 401% | 15% |
25.4 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 6.4mg | 58% | 14% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 104% | 8% |
4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% | 81% |
25.8 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | 86% |
14.6 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 3.7mg | 162% | 26% | |
| Selenium | 13µg | 24% | 56% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | 46% |
2.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 35% | 16% |
3.5 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 15% | 55% |
4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | 77% |
4.4 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | 60% |
Equal to Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | 63% |
42.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 32µg | 8% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% | 16% |
1.3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | 84% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4g | N/A | 35% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | N/A | 65% |
112.3 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.27mg | 0% | 54% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.72mg | 0% | 68% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.7mg | 0% | 70% |
1.3 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.1mg | 0% | 72% |
2.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.91mg | 0% | 72% |
2 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0% | 76% |
1.9 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.87mg | 0% | 60% |
1.3 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1.1mg | 0% | 59% |
1.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.31mg | 0% | 74% |
2.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat
13g
35%
Saturated Fat 7.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.83%
Sodium 19mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
119%
Dietary Fiber
30g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
18g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
111mg
11%
Iron
16mg
194%
Potassium
2509mg
74%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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