Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
One level US cup of cocoa powder weighs 86 g (3 oz). A tablespoon is 5.4 g. Per 100 g: 228 calories and 19.6 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 1.8 g | 0.06 oz | 4.1 | 0.35 g | 1 g | 0.25 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 5.4 g | 0.19 oz | 12.3 | 1.1 g | 3.1 g | 0.74 g |
| ¼ cup | 21.5 g | 0.76 oz | 49 | 4.2 g | 12.4 g | 2.9 g |
| ⅓ cup | 28.7 g | 1 oz | 65.4 | 5.6 g | 16.6 g | 3.9 g |
| ½ cup | 43 g | 1.5 oz | 98 | 8.4 g | 24.9 g | 5.9 g |
| 1 cup | 86 g | 3 oz | 196 | 16.9 g | 49.8 g | 11.8 g |
| 2 cups | 172 g | 6.1 oz | 392 | 33.7 g | 99.6 g | 23.6 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 18% from protein, 53% from carbs and 28% from fat.
Cocoa Powder gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 18% from protein, 53% from carbs and 28% from fat. One cup (86 g) has 196 calories, 16.9 g protein and 31.8 g fiber.
How to measure
Fluff it, spoon it into the cup, and sweep the top flat with the back of a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20 to 30% extra.
For this ingredient: Sift before measuring; cocoa clumps easily.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh flour for baking: a scooped cup can weigh 150 g instead of 125 g.
- Whisk flour before measuring to break up clumps.
- Keep whole-grain flours in the freezer so they stay fresh longer.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cocoa powder?
One level US cup of cocoa powder weighs about 86 g (3 oz). Sift before measuring; cocoa clumps easily.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder?
One level tablespoon weighs about 5.4 g, and one teaspoon about 1.8 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of cocoa powder?
100 g has 19.6 g protein, 57.9 g carbs, 13.7 g fat and 228 calories.