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Cocoa dry powder
Calories & nutrition facts
unsweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 228 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 21 g 8%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 8.1 g 40%
- Fibre 37 g 132%
- Sugars 1.8 g —
- Sodium 21 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 2.5 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.25 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 32 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 12 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 128 mg 10%
- Iron 13.9 mg 77%
- Magnesium 499 mg 119%
- Phosphorus 734 mg 59%
- Potassium 1524 mg 32%
- Zinc 6.8 mg 62%
- Copper 3.8 mg 421%
- Manganese 3.8 mg 167%
- Selenium 14.3 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 228 | 20 g | 21 g | 14 g |
| 1 × cup | 86 g | 196 | 17 g | 18 g | 12 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 5.4 g | 12 | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 × cup | 172 g | 392 | 34 g | 36 g | 24 g |
| ½ × cup | 43 g | 98 | 8.4 g | 9 g | 5.9 g |
| 3 × cup | 258 g | 588 | 51 g | 54 g | 35 g |
| 4 × cup | 344 g | 784 | 67 g | 72 g | 47 g |
Similar foods
- Hershey's european style cocoa dry powderunsweetened410 kcal / 100 g
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- Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powderpowder, dutch process220 kcal / 100 g
- Sweetened cocoa powder376 kcal / 100 g
- Cocoa dry mixwithout sugar362 kcal / 100 g
- Instant cocoa powderwithout milk362 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate powder398 kcal / 100 g
- Soluble cocoa powderwith sugar, powder388 kcal / 100 g
- No sugar added cocoa mix powderbeverages377 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cocoa dry powder
How do you stop cocoa powder going lumpy in a cake batter?
Sift it with the flour and other dry ingredients, or whisk it first with a little warm liquid to make a smooth paste. Adding dry cocoa straight to a wet mixture often leaves stubborn pockets.
How do you make hot chocolate with cocoa powder?
Whisk cocoa with a splash of cold milk until smooth, then gradually whisk in hot milk and heat gently, stirring, until steaming. Sweeten to taste; boiling can make the milk catch on the pan.
How should you store cocoa powder after opening?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry cupboard, away from steam, strong smells and direct sunlight. Use a dry spoon so moisture does not make it clump.
Can you use cocoa powder instead of drinking chocolate?
Yes, but cocoa powder is usually unsweetened, while drinking chocolate often contains sugar and other ingredients. Sweeten cocoa to taste and use less if your recipe calls for sweetened drinking chocolate.
What is the difference between natural and Dutch-process cocoa powder?
Dutch-process cocoa has been treated with an alkali to reduce its acidity, giving it a darker colour and milder flavour. In baking, use the type specified: natural cocoa reacts with bicarbonate of soda, while Dutch-process cocoa is commonly paired with baking powder.
Can cocoa powder replace melted chocolate in a recipe?
Not on its own: melted chocolate contains cocoa butter, which adds fat and gives a recipe structure. Cocoa powder can replace some chocolate only with adjustments to the recipe’s fat and sugar.
How much cocoa powder is a typical serving?
A level tablespoon is about 5.4 g. That amount provides 2 g of fibre and 0.75 mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder contain caffeine?
Yes, cocoa powder contains some caffeine, as well as the related stimulant theobromine. The amount in a drink depends on how much powder you use.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169593 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
