Cocoa powder
100 g
228 kcal
tbsp (5.4 g)
12 kcal
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 19.6 g
- Fat
- 13.7 g
- Carbs
- 57.9 g
- Fiber
- 37 g
- Sugar
- 1.8 g
Servings
- tbsp (5.4 g)12 kcal · Protein 1.1 g · Fat 0.7 g · Carbs 3.1 g
What to pair it with
Hinders iron absorption
Don’t drink it with iron-rich meals (buckwheat, legumes, greens): have it at least 1 hour before or 1–2 hours after.
Source: PMID 10999016
Tea, coffee and milk — separately
This is rich in plant iron. Tea, coffee and dairy at the same meal noticeably lower its absorption — have them an hour before or 1–2 hours after.
Source: PMID 11029010, PMID 20200263, PMID 1984335
Add vitamin C
Bell pepper, sauerkraut, citrus or kiwi at the same meal raise plant iron absorption several times over.
Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263
Meat or fish helps
Meat and fish proteins at the same meal boost plant iron absorption.
Source: PMID 17056805
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 mcg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.24 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 2.2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate) | 32 mcg | 8% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 499 mg | 161% |
| Phosphorus | 734 mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 1,520 mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 6.8 mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 14.3 mcg | 26% |
| Copper | 3.8 mg | 421% |
| Manganese | 3.8 mg | 213% |
How much do you need?
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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened”.