Beef vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef 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
beef
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and cocoa powder:
- Both beef and cocoa powder are high in calories, iron, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Beef has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in calories. Beef has 21% more calories than cocoa powder - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 62% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and beef has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in protein. Beef has 29% more protein than cocoa powder - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in saturated fat. Beef is very similar to beef for saturated fat - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Cocoa powder has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cocoa powder contains more folate. Both beef and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Beef | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 266% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 516% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 454% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.44 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does beef or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and cocoa powder are high in calories. Beef has 20% more calories than cocoa powder - beef has 277 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Is beef or cocoa powder better for protein?
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in protein. Beef has 30% more protein than cocoa powder - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and beef has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does beef or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 520% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does beef or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both beef and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 450% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.