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Cocoa — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

Cocoa is a rich, deeply aromatic powder derived from roasted cacao beans, serving as the foundational ingredient for comforting hot chocolate and mochas. It offers a complex, slightly bitter flavor profile with earthy undertones that pairs beautifully with milk and sweeteners.

Cocoa
Calories228kcal
Protein19.6g
Fat13.7g
Carbohydrates57.9g
Fiber37g
Sugar1.75g
Density0.4g/ml
Portion5g
Shelf life730days

Vitamins

A0mg
C0mg
D0mg
E0.1mg
K2.5mg
B10.08mg
B20.24mg
B32.19mg
B50.25mg
B60.12mg
B90.03mg
B120mg

Minerals

Calcium128mg
Iron13.86mg
Magnesium499mg
Phosphorus734mg
Potassium1524mg
Sodium21mg
Zinc6.81mg
Selenium0.01mg

Culinary profile

sweetness1
acidity4
bitterness8
umami2
aroma9
texturefine powder

Properties

glycemic index20
glycemic load1
ph5.5
water activity0.3

Diets

veganvegetarianketopaleogluten freemediterraneanlow carb

Best pairings

Milk9.0 / 10
Sugar8.7 / 10
Vanilla8.4 / 10
Cinnamon8.1 / 10
Hazelnuts7.8 / 10
Almonds7.5 / 10
Banana7.2 / 10
Orange6.9 / 10
Honey6.5 / 10
Ginger6.2 / 10