Chickpeas vs. Cocoa Powder

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Cocoa Powder

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked chickpeas versus cocoa powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and cocoa powder:

  • Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin, however, chickpea contains more folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chickpeas and cocoa powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 39% more calories than chickpea - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to cocoa powder for protein. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chickpeas Cocoa Powder
Protein 21% 18%
Carbohydrates 65% 54%
Fat 14% 29%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chickpea has 53% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 387% more dietary fiber than chickpea - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cocoa powder and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 121% more protein than chickpea - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and chickpea has 97% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chickpea has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chickpeas and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cocoa powder and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cocoa powder and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin, however, chickpea contains more folate. Both chickpeas and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Chickpeas Cocoa Powder
Thiamin 0.116 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.063 MG 0.241 MG
Niacin 0.526 MG 2.185 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.286 MG 0.254 MG
Vitamin B6 0.139 MG 0.118 MG
Folate 172 UG 32 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 161% more calcium than chickpea - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

iron

Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 380% more iron than chickpea - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 424% more potassium than chickpea - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Chickpeas Cocoa Powder
beta-carotene 16 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.

Chickpeas Cocoa Powder
linoleic acid 1.113 G 0.44 G
Total 1.113 G 0.44 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chickpeas or Cocoa Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .

Cooked Chickpeas 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Cocoa Powder 100g

( 100 g )
164KCAL 8%
calories 39%
228KCAL 11%
27G 11%
carbohydrates 115%
58G 23%
7.6G 30%
dietary fiber 387%
37G 148%
4.8G 167% sugar 1.8G
2.6G 4%
total fat 438%
14G 21%
0.27G 2%
saturated fat >999%
8.1G 45%
0.58G monounsaturated fat 693% 4.6G
1.2G 173% polyunsaturated fat 0.44G
7MG 1%
sodium 200%
21MG 1%
Vitamins and Minerals
1UG 0.1%
>999% Vitamin A
1.3MG 2%
>999% Vitamin C
49MG 5%
calcium 161%
128MG 13%
2.9MG 16%
iron 383%
14MG 77%
48MG 16%
magnesium 940%
499MG 161%
291MG 13%
potassium 424%
1524MG 66%
0.12MG 11%
50% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.08MG 7%
0.06MG 6%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 300%
0.24MG 22%
0.53MG 4%
niacin (Vit B3) 315%
2.2MG 16%
0.14MG 11%
17% Vitamin B6
0.12MG 9%
0.29MG 6%
16% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.25MG 5%
172UG 43%
437% folate (Vit B9)
32UG 8%
0.35MG 2%
250% Vitamin E
0.1MG 1%
4UG 4%
60% Vitamin K
2.5UG 3%
8.9G 18%
protein 125%
20G 39%
43MG 10%
258% choline
12MG 3%
0.35MG 29%
copper 985%
3.8MG 316%
1MG 57%
manganese 280%
3.8MG 213%
168MG 24%
phosphorus 337%
734MG 105%
3.7UG 7%
selenium 278%
14UG 26%
1.5MG 19%
zinc 353%
6.8MG 85%
60G >999% Water 3G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does cocoa powder or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 40% more calories than chickpea - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.

Does cocoa powder or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and chickpea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

Does cocoa powder or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 160% more calcium than chickpea - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

Does cocoa powder or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 380% more iron than chickpea - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

Does cocoa powder or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and chickpeas are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 420% more potassium than chickpea - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.

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