Beverages / Processed Fruit Juices
Cocoa, pwdr, imported
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 474kcal / 2530kcal (18%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 21.1 g/ 42g (50%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 51 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 2.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (13%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 112 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Phosphorus | 592 mg/ 700mg (84%) high |
Iron | 6.6 mg/ 12mg (54%) high |
Sodium | 95 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Cocoa powder (imported), a concentrated ingredient made from cocoa beans. It’s usually used in drinks, baking, and desserts for its rich chocolate flavor.
Why it matters to health
Cocoa powder can add fiber (about 9.5 g per 100 g) which helps keep your digestion regular and supports fullness. It also has healthy flavor compounds that many people enjoy as part of balanced meals. However, this cocoa powder is also relatively high in fat (21.1 g) and saturated fat (12.4 g), and it contains sugar (28.5 g) and sodium (95 mg) per 100 g. Because it’s concentrated, the health impact depends a lot on how much you use and what you mix it with (like milk, sugar, or cream).
Healthier tips
- Use small portions: cocoa is strong—start with 1–2 teaspoons per serving, then adjust to taste.
- If making a drink, choose unsweetened cocoa and keep added sugar low; use low-fat milk or unsweetened soy milk.
- For baking, balance cocoa with more fiber add-ins like oats or whole grains, and reduce added sugar where possible.
- Since it has more saturated fat, avoid pairing it with very fatty add-ons (like lots of cream or butter). Aim for a balanced day: 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, and treat cocoa-based desserts as an occasional snack, not a daily large serving.
Common Filipino dishes
Tsokolate (hot cocoa drink), champorado, chocolate cake, cocoa-based brownies, chocolate oatmeal
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