Nutrition facts · Sweets and baking
Calories in Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Unsweetened cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 g, and a 1 tbsp serving (5.4 g) has about 12 calories. Most of its calories come from carbohydrates, at 57.9 g per 100 g, though much of that is fiber (37 g), and it also provides 19.6 g of protein and 13.7 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Fat 28% · Protein 19%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 228 kcal | 19.6 g | 57.9 g | 13.7 g |
| 1 tbsp | 5.4 g | 12 kcal | 1.1 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 cup | 86 g | 196 kcal | 16.9 g | 49.8 g | 11.8 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 228 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g |
| of which sugars | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 37 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g |
| of which saturated | 8.1 g |
| Sodium | 21 mg |
What changes the calories
- Cocoa powder is usually used in small amounts, so how heaped or level your spoon is makes a noticeable difference to the calories you log.
- Sweetened cocoa mixes and hot chocolate powders contain added sugar and often milk solids, so they are higher in calories than plain unsweetened cocoa.
- What you mix cocoa with, such as milk, sugar, syrup or butter in baking, usually adds far more calories than the cocoa itself.
- Dutch-processed and natural cocoa are both sold unsweetened, but brands vary slightly, so the label on your package is the best guide for that product.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh cocoa powder on a kitchen scale in grams rather than relying on spoons, since a packed or heaped tablespoon can weigh more than the standard 5.4 g.
- Log the cocoa and every added ingredient separately, such as the milk, sweetener or cream in your drink, so nothing is missed.
- In BerryFit, save your usual cocoa drink or smoothie as a recipe so you can log the whole thing in one tap next time.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
One tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (5.4 g) has about 12 calories, with 1.1 g protein, 3.1 g carbs and 0.7 g fat.
How many calories are in a cup of cocoa powder?
One cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (86 g) has about 196 calories, with 16.9 g protein, 49.8 g carbs and 11.8 g fat.
Is cocoa powder high in sugar?
Unsweetened cocoa powder is low in sugar, with 1.8 g per 100 g. Sweetened cocoa mixes are a different product and contain added sugar.
Is cocoa powder high in fiber?
Yes, unsweetened cocoa powder has 37 g of fiber per 100 g, which makes up a large share of its 57.9 g of carbohydrates.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, FDC ID 169593); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
