Honey vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Honey and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honey
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honey and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and honey 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: Honey (Honey) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and honey are high in calories. Honey has 33% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honey is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Honey has a macronutrient ratio of 1:99:0 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honey | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 99% | 54% |
| Fat | ~ | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and honey are high in carbohydrates. Honey has 42% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 184 times more dietary fiber than honey - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and cocoa powder has 98% less sugar than honey - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and honey has 82.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 64 times more protein than honey - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and honey has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honey | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.121 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than honey - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than honey - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 28 times more potassium than honey - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg 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: Honey (Honey) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and honey are high in calories. Honey has 30% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.
Does cocoa powder or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and honey are high in carbohydrates. honey has 40% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or honey contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than honey - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or honey contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than honey - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or honey contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 28 times more potassium than honey - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.