Cocoa Powder vs. Scallion

Nutrition comparison of Cocoa Powder and Scallion


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

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

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

  • Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and protein.
  • Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cocoa powder and scallion 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . 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 scallion has 86% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cocoa powder is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to scallion for protein. Cocoa powder has a macronutrient ratio of 18:54:29 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cocoa Powder Scallion
Protein 18% 19%
Carbohydrates 54% 76%
Fat 29% 5%
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carbohydrates

Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 87% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 13 times more dietary fiber than scallion - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cocoa powder and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 971% more protein than scallion - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and scallion has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Scallion has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cocoa powder and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 81 times more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cocoa powder has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both cocoa powder and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Cocoa Powder Scallion
Thiamin 0.078 MG 0.055 MG
Riboflavin 0.241 MG 0.08 MG
Niacin 2.185 MG 0.525 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.254 MG 0.075 MG
Vitamin B6 0.118 MG 0.061 MG
Folate 32 UG 64 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 78% more calcium than scallion - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.

iron

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 836% more iron than scallion - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 452% more potassium than scallion - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both cocoa powder and scallion contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Cocoa Powder Scallion
Quercetin 10.0 mg 10.68 mg
kaempferol ~ 1.36 mg

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,

Cocoa Powder Scallion
lutein + zeaxanthin 38 UG 1137 UG
beta-carotene ~ 598 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Cocoa Powder Scallion
linoleic acid 0.44 G 0.07 G
Total 0.44 G 0.07 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: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .

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FAQ

Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cocoa powder is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.

Does cocoa powder or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.

Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 80% more calcium than scallion - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.

Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 840% more iron than scallion - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.

Does cocoa powder or scallion contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and scallion are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 450% more potassium than scallion - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.