Ingredient swap
Cocoa Powder vs Cornmeal
Cocoa Powder has 19.6 g protein and 228 calories per 100 g; cornmeal has 8.1 g and 370. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cocoa powder (86 g) ≈ ½ cup of cornmeal.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Cocoa Powder | Cornmeal |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 better | 370 |
| Protein | 19.6 gbetter | 8.1 g |
| Carbs | 57.9 gbetter | 79 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 37 gbetter | 7.3 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 0.6 gbetter |
| Sodium | 21 mgbetter | 35 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 86 g | 138 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use cornmeal instead of cocoa powder?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cocoa powder (86 g) ≈ ½ cup of cornmeal.
Which has more protein?
Cocoa Powder, with 19.6 g per 100 g versus 8.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa Powder, with 228 calories per 100 g.