High-Protein Sweets Foods
High-Protein Sweets Foods contains 4 USDA-sourced foods. The highest-protein entry is Powdered Cocoa at 19.6g per 100g. All values are per 100g edible portion from USDA FoodData Central.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Data as of May 2026 · All values per 100g edible portion
4 sweets ranked by protein per 100g (5-20g). Top: Powdered Cocoa (20g), Dark Chocolate (70-85% Cacao) (8g). USDA FoodData Central data.
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Protein Quality Note: We rank foods by total protein quantity. Be aware that animal sources (Meat, Dairy, Eggs) are "Complete Proteins" that your body absorbs easily, while some plant sources may be less efficient.
#1
Powdered Cocoa
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein19.6g
Calories228
Fat Content
13.7gHigh Fat
Protein %34%
#2
Dark Chocolate (70-85% Cacao)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein7.8g
Calories598
Fat Content
42.6gHigh Fat
Protein %5%
#3
Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein6.1g
Calories579
Fat Content
38.3gHigh Fat
Protein %4%
#4
Dark Chocolate (45-59% Cacao)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein4.9g
Calories546
Fat Content
31.3gHigh Fat
Protein %4%