1 tablespoon (medium) of Low-fat cocoa powder (5 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 228 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Low-fat cocoa powder Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

228

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

57.9g

· 21% DV

Protein

19.6g

· 39% DV

Fat

13.7g

· 18% DV

Fiber

37g

· 132% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 18% · Fat 29%

Low-fat cocoa powder Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Biotin

8µg · 27% DV

0.24mg · 18% DV

2.2mg · 14% DV

0.12mg · 10% DV

Minerals

Copper

4mg · 444% DV

Manganese

4mg · 174% DV

Magnesium

499mg · 119% DV

Phosphorus

734mg · 105% DV

How Nutritious Is Low-fat cocoa powder?

Nutrient density

High

75/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

77/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Low-fat cocoa powder Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Low-fat cocoa powder

To burn the 228 calories in 100 g:

🚶

56min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

23min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

31min

Cycling

🏊

27min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Low-fat cocoa powder Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Low-fat cocoa powder Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Low-fat cocoa powder Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Low-fat cocoa powder Fat Profile

SATURATED

8.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.5g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 33.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (33.3:1).

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18 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Low-fat cocoa powder

How many calories are in low-fat cocoa powder?

Low-fat cocoa powder contains 228 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it also provides 19.6 g of protein, 57.9 g of carbohydrates, 13.7 g of fat, and 37 g of fiber.

Is low-fat cocoa powder suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, low-fat cocoa powder is compatible with vegan diets. It is also listed as suitable for vegetarian, gluten-free, Mediterranean, flexitarian, pescatarian, and omnivore eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 20, 2026