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How much protein is in cocoa powder?
20 g per 100 g
Quick facts
- 1 gIn 1 tbsp (about 5 g).
- #70Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 150 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About cocoa powder
Cocoa powder is very high in protein. Chocolate and cocoa get their protein from the cocoa bean; the darker the chocolate, the more cocoa and the less sugar it holds.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Sunflower seedsSeeds | 21 g |
| CamembertSoft cheese | 20 g |
| Cocoa powderSweets | 20 g |
| PistachiosNuts | 20 g |
| Scallops (cooked)Seafood | 20 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
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FAQ
How much protein is in cocoa powder?
Cocoa powder has 20 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 tbsp (about 5 g), gives you roughly 1 g.
Is cocoa powder high in protein?
Cocoa powder is very high in protein. With 20 g per 100 g it ranks #70 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much cocoa powder do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 150 g of cocoa powder.
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