Cocoa by Sainsbury's

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Cocoa

by Sainsbury's 250g in Cocoa powders Barcode 01399653
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Cocoa by Sainsbury's provides 14 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 0.8 g of protein. That is 97% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cocoa powders category and comes in a 250g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.8 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.5 g · Low
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (4 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 14 kcal 1 kcal 344 −96%
Total fat 0.8 g 0 g 0% 13.4 −94%
Saturated fat 0.5 g 0 g 0% 7.9 −94%
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0 g 0% 31.9 −98%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0 g 16.2 −97%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 11 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 0 g 0% 22.8 −95%
Protein 0.8 g 0 g 0% 16.7 −95%
Salt 0.1 g 0 g 0.3 −73%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1001 Cocoa powders products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cocoa powders

Calories lower 1%
Sugars lower 26%
Salt higher 49%
Saturated fat lower 7%
Protein top 98%
Fiber top 91%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cocoa Powder, Acidity Regulator: Potassium Carbonate. Contains: Cocoa butter 20% minimum.

Palm oil free

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
250g
Serving size
1 serving (4 g)
Labels & certifications
Sustainable farmingRainforest AllianceRainforest Alliance CocoaUTZ Certified
Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
01399653

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cocoa?

Cocoa contains 14 kcal per 100 g and about 1 kcal per serving (1 serving (4 g)).

How much sugar is in Cocoa?

Cocoa has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cocoa healthy?

It is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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