Cornstarch vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and cornstarch are high in calories. Cornstarch has 67% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:99:0 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 99% | 54% |
| Fat | ~ | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 58% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 40 times more dietary fiber than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornstarch has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 74 times more protein than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and cornstarch has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cornstarch | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 507 times more potassium than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.
| Cornstarch | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.025 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.025 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and cornstarch are high in calories. Cornstarch has 70% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does cocoa powder or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 60% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or cornstarch contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or cornstarch contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or cornstarch contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 507 times more potassium than cornstarch - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.