Cacao powder
Cacao powder provides 467 kcal per 100 g, with 6.7 g of sugars and 20 g of protein. That is 65% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal | 70 kcal | 336 +39% | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 3 g | 4% | 10 +100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g | 8 g | 3% | 54.5 |
| Total sugars | 6.7 g | 1 g | 19.1 −65% | |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −9% |
| Protein | 20 g | 3 g | 6% | 8.7 +129% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 3.9 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1675 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 17% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 6.7 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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Ingredients
Organic cacao powder
Product details
- Serving size
- 15 g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0647125301126
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cacao powder?
Cacao powder contains 467 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (15 g).
How much sugar is in Cacao powder?
Cacao powder has 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cacao powder healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cacao powder vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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