Strawberries vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cocoa powder:
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and strawberry has 86% less calories than cocoa powder - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 54% |
| Fat | 8% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 87% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - strawberry has 7.7g 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 17 times more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug 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 and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg 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 896% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg 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, strawberry has more kaempferol than cocoa powder per 100 grams, however, cocoa powder contains more quercetin than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 10.0 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, both strawberries and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does strawberries or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does strawberries or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 900% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.