Salmon vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, 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 salmon are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 80% more calories than salmon - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 33% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and salmon are high in protein. Cocoa powder is very similar to cocoa powder for protein - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and salmon has 90% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cocoa powder are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cocoa powder has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Salmon | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than salmon - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than salmon - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and salmon are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 316% more potassium than salmon - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and salmon are high in calories. Cocoa powder has 80% more calories than salmon - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cocoa powder or salmon better for protein?
Both cocoa powder and salmon are high in protein. Cocoa powder is very similar to cocoa powder for protein - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cocoa powder or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cocoa powder or salmon contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than salmon - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or salmon contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than salmon - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or salmon contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and salmon are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 320% more potassium than salmon - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.