Food guide

Dutch Cocoa

Dutch Cocoa is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of dutch cocoa for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 220 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Dutch Cocoa
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	220 kcal	220 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	18.1 g	18.1 g	8.2 g
Carbohydrate	58.3 g	58.3 g	26.5 g
Fat	13.1 g	13.1 g	6 g
Fibre	29.8 g	29.8 g	13.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of dutch cocoa, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Dutch Cocoa
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	2.4 µg	2.4 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	9%
Riboflavin	0.46 mg	0.46 mg	35%
Niacin	2.4 mg	2.4 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	7%
Folate	32 µg	32 µg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.25 mg	0.25 mg	5%
Choline	11.4 mg	11.4 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	111 mg	111 mg	9%
Iron	15.5 mg	15.5 mg	86%
Magnesium	476 mg	476 mg	113%
Phosphorus	728 mg	728 mg	58%
Potassium	2509 mg	2509 mg	53%
Sodium	19 mg	19 mg	<1%
Zinc	6.4 mg	6.4 mg	58%
Selenium	13.2 µg	13.2 µg	24%
Copper	3.6 mg	3.6 mg	400%
Manganese	3.7 mg	3.7 mg	161%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat dutch cocoa?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Dutch Cocoa is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.