Cocoa Powder vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cocoa powder
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cocoa powder and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and eggplant has 89% less calories than cocoa powder - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 19:54:27 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cocoa Powder | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 82% |
| Fat | 27% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 11 times more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and eggplant has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin. Both cocoa powder and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cocoa Powder | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.241 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 2.185 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 566% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg 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, both cocoa powder and eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cocoa Powder | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 36 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Cocoa Powder | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.44 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.44 G | 0.063 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does eggplant or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and eggplant has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does eggplant or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does eggplant or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 570% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.