Cocoa

Q: How many calories in tbsp of cocoa?

About 21 calories, with roughly 1g of protein. tbsp weighs about 5g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Engineered to be eaten in one sitting. Weigh, do not guess.

410

cal per 100 g

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= 0.2 oz

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

0.5g

Protein 20% Carbs 59% Fat 22%

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Cocoa: 410 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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Burn it off

What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 410 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

117

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber20 g71%

Sugar0 g—

Saturated fat0 g0%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium0 mg0%

Calcium0 mg0%

Iron36 mg200%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Egg Custards

Almost identical calories · -13g protein.

Cal410 Protein6.9 g Fat6.4 g

Honey

106 fewer calories per 100g · -20g protein.

Cal304 Protein0.3 g Fat0 g

Molasses

120 fewer calories per 100g · -20g protein.

Cal290 Protein0 g Fat0.1 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in tbsp of cocoa?

About 21 calories, with roughly 1g of protein. tbsp weighs about 5g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is cocoa actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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