Green Tea vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green tea
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and cocoa powder:
- 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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and green tea has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Green tea has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than green tea - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and green tea has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and green tea contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and green tea contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Green Tea | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 692 times more iron than green tea - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 189 times more potassium than green tea - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is cocoa powder or green tea better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than green tea - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and green tea has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does cocoa powder or green tea contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Does cocoa powder or green tea contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 692 times more iron than green tea - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or green tea contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 189 times more potassium than green tea - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.