Raw Lamb vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Raw Lamb and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw lamb
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw lamb and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw lamb has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in calories. Raw lamb has 24% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and raw lamb has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw lamb is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Raw lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Lamb | Cocoa Powder | |
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| Protein | 24% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 76% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and raw lamb has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw lamb has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 18% more protein than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in saturated fat. Raw lamb has 26% more saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than raw lamb - raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Raw lamb and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw lamb has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both raw lamb and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Raw Lamb | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.11 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 5.96 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.65 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 794% more iron than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 586% more potassium than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw lamb has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Raw Lamb | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.36 G | 0.44 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.44 G | 0.44 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: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or raw lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in calories. Raw lamb has 20% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and raw lamb has 282 calories.
Does cocoa powder or raw lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and raw lamb has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and raw lamb has no carbs..
Does cocoa powder or raw lamb contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or raw lamb contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 790% more iron than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or raw lamb contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and raw lamb are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 590% more potassium than raw lamb - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.