Pineapple vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and cocoa powder:
- Cocoa powder has 4.6 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pineapple.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and pineapple has 78% less calories than cocoa powder - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 54% |
| Fat | 2% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 77% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - pineapple has 13.1g 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 25 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder has 4.6 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g 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 35 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and pineapple has 100% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more riboflavin and niacin. Both pineapple and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 885% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Pineapple | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 10.0 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, pineapple has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder per 100 grams, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.44 G |
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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than cocoa powder - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does pineapple or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does pineapple or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.