Cocoa powder
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Cocoa powder is made up of 3% water, 13.7% fat, 1.8% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 3% |
| Fat | 13.7% |
| Sugars | 1.75% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
97%
Cocoa solids non-fat
0%
Cocoa butter
13.7%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
2.1%
Similar to 2.1 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Cocoa powder is 1.75% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
1.75%
Nutrition
Cocoa powder has 228 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 1.8 g of sugars, 13.7 g of fat, 57.9 g of carbohydrates, and 19.6 g of protein.
| Energy | 228 kcal |
| Fat | 13.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 37 g |
| Protein | 19.6 g |