Ingredient swap
Cocoa Powder vs Couscous
Cocoa Powder has 19.6 g protein and 228 calories per 100 g; couscous has 12.8 g and 376. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cocoa powder (86 g) ≈ ½ cup of couscous.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Cocoa Powder | Couscous |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 better | 376 |
| Protein | 19.6 gbetter | 12.8 g |
| Carbs | 57.9 gbetter | 77.4 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 37 gbetter | 5 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 0.4 gbetter |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 10 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 86 g | 173 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use couscous instead of cocoa powder?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cocoa powder (86 g) ≈ ½ cup of couscous.
Which has more protein?
Cocoa Powder, with 19.6 g per 100 g versus 12.8 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa Powder, with 228 calories per 100 g.