USDA-derived generic food data

What is the nutrition score of Cocoa Powder?

Per 100g, Cocoa Powder has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 33/100. Its strongest contributions are Fiber, Iron, Magnesium. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.

Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.

Daily Nutrient Contribution

33/100

12 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.

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Nutrition facts

The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 tbsp (10g).

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NutrientPer 100gPer 2 tbsp
Calories228 kcal23 kcal
Protein20 g2 g
Carbs58 g6 g
Fat14 g1 g
Fiber37 g4 g
Sat fat8 g1 g
Sodium21 mg2 mg
Potassium1,520 mg152 mg
Calcium128 mg13 mg
Iron13.9 mg1.4 mg
Magnesium499 mg50 mg
Zinc6.8 mg0.7 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate32 µg3 µg

Where Cocoa Powder contributes most

These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.

Fiber

100%

37 g per 100g

Iron

100%

13.9 mg per 100g

Magnesium

100%

499 mg per 100g

Phosphorus

100%

734 mg per 100g

Sat fat

8 g per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Sodium

21 mg per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Source and limits

This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.

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