Comparison
Cocoa vs Plain flour
Overall, Plain flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cocoa | Plain flour |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | a |
| NOVA group | 1 | 1 |
| Calories | 406 kcal | 354 kcal |
| Fat | 23 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 5 g | 1.9 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 29.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 10 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Plain flour has 13% fewer calories (354 kcal vs 406 kcal).
- Plain flour has 94% less fat (1.3 g vs 23 g).
- Plain flour has 94% less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 14.5 g).
- Plain flour has 62% less sugar (1.9 g vs 5 g).
- Cocoa has 93% more fiber (29.5 g vs 2.2 g).
- Cocoa has 56% more protein (22.5 g vs 10 g).
- Only Cocoa lists: Milk.
- Only Plain flour lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Cocoa
cocoa, may contain _milk_
Plain flour
Wheat Flour
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cocoa or Plain flour?
Overall, Plain flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Plain flour has fewer calories: 354 kcal versus 406 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Plain flour has less sugar: 1.9 g versus 5 g per 100 g.