Caramel vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Caramel and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
caramel
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in caramel and cocoa powder:
- Both caramel and cocoa powder are high in calcium, calories and carbohydrates.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both caramel and cocoa powder are high in calories. Caramel is very similar to caramel for calories - caramel has 216 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, caramel is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Caramel has a macronutrient ratio of 2:98:0 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Caramel | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 54% |
| Fat | ~ | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both caramel and cocoa powder are high in carbohydrates. Caramel is very similar to caramel for carbohydrates - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than caramel - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and cocoa powder has 97% less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than caramel - caramel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and caramel has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caramel and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Caramel and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and caramel contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
| Caramel | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both caramel and cocoa powder are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 161% more calcium than caramel - caramel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than caramel - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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FAQ
Does caramel or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both caramel and cocoa powder are high in calories. Caramel is quite similar to caramel for calories - caramel has 216 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does caramel or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both caramel and cocoa powder are high in carbohydrates. caramel is very similar to caramel for carbohydrates - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does caramel or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Both caramel and cocoa powder are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 160% more calcium than caramel - caramel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or caramel contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than caramel - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Does caramel or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than caramel - caramel has 66mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.