Unsweetened cocoa powder
Unsweetened cocoa powder provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 20 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C 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: 1 Tbsp (5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 20 kcal | 336 +19% | |
| Total fat | 20 g | 1 g | 1% | 10 +100% |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 1 g | 5% | 5.3 +278% |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g | 2 g | 1% | 54.6 −27% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 19.1 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 40 g | 2 g | 7% | 7.4 +441% |
| Protein | 20 g | 1 g | 2% | 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 1676 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Organic cocoa (processed with alkali).
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (5 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0817974023993
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Unsweetened cocoa powder?
Unsweetened cocoa powder contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 20 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (5 g)).
How much sugar is in Unsweetened cocoa powder?
Unsweetened cocoa powder has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Unsweetened cocoa powder healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Unsweetened cocoa 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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