Beverages

Beverages, Cocoa mix, powder

FDC 174122serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 12 · -17 vs Beverages median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beverages, Cocoa mix, powder is mostly calories with little else, scoring 12 of 100. Within beverages it ranks 38 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (20% DV), a good source of potassium (15% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (13% DV). Most of its 398 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (504 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (65.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.7 g · 7%Carb 83.7 g · 84%Fat 4 g · 9%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories398 kcal20%
Total fat4 g5%
Saturated fat2.4 g12%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium504 mg22%
Carbohydrate84 g30%
Dietary fiber3.7 g13%
Sugars66 g
Protein6.7 g13%
Potassium712 mg15%
Calcium133 mg10%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium83 mg20%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.19 mg1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 174122

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium20% DV
Potassium15% DV
Dietary fiber13% DV
Protein13% DV
Calcium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beverages median

Nutrient density12 vs 29 median
Protein / 100 g6.7 vs 0.2 median
Fiber / 100 g3.7 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g504 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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