Mango Juice vs. Cocoa Powder

Nutrition comparison of Mango Juice and Cocoa Powder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mango juice versus cocoa powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango juice and cocoa powder:

  • Cocoa powder has 6.1 times less sugar than mango juice.
  • 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.
  • Mango juice has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mango juice.
  • Mango juice is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mango juice and cocoa powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cocoa powder is high in calories and mango juice has 78% less calories than cocoa powder - mango juice has 51 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mango juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Mango juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:98:2 and for cocoa powder, 18:54:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mango Juice Cocoa Powder
Protein 1% 18%
Carbohydrates 98% 54%
Fat 2% 29%
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carbohydrates

Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and mango juice has 77% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - mango juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 122 times more dietary fiber than mango juice - mango juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cocoa powder has 6.1 times less sugar than mango juice - mango juice has 12.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 177 times more protein than mango juice - mango juice has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and mango juice has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - mango juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mango juice is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - mango juice has 15.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Mango juice has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - mango juice has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Mango juice and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango juice has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mango juice and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango juice has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Mango Juice Cocoa Powder
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.003 MG 0.241 MG
Niacin 0.08 MG 2.185 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.07 MG 0.254 MG
Vitamin B6 0.015 MG 0.118 MG
Folate 7 UG 32 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 653% more calcium than mango juice - mango juice has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.

iron

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than mango juice - mango juice has 0.36mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.

potassium

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than mango juice - mango juice has 24mg 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, mango juice has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder per 100 grams, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mango juice per 100 grams.

Mango Juice Cocoa Powder
beta-carotene 402 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than mango juice per 100 grams.

Mango Juice Cocoa Powder
linoleic acid 0.003 G 0.44 G
Total 0.003 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mango Juice or Cocoa Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .

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FAQ

Does mango juice or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cocoa powder is high in calories and mango juice has 80% less calories than cocoa powder - mango juice has 51 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.

Does mango juice or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and mango juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - mango juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.

Does mango juice or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than mango juice - mango juice has 17mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.

Does mango juice or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than mango juice - mango juice has 0.36mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.

Does mango juice or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than mango juice - mango juice has 24mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.