Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder vs Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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Quick verdict
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa is cheaper to start ($4.50 vs $8).
Choose Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder if…
You’re the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate. A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.
Check priceChoose Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa if…
You’re the cheapest, easiest-to-find cocoa. The supermarket standard. Milder and lower in fat than premium cocoas, but perfectly good for everyday scratch hot cocoa with a little extra chocolate.
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| Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Flavor | 4.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Ease | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Typical price | $8 | $4.50 |
| Size | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Cost per unit | about $1 per oz | about 55¢ per oz |
| Type | Cocoa powder | Cocoa powder |
| Style | Natural (Dutch version also available) | Natural |
| Make with | Make from scratch | Make from scratch |
| Best for | The best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate | The cheapest, easiest-to-find cocoa |
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: pros & cons
- Deep, complex flavor
- Works for drinks and baking
- Natural or Dutched
- You add your own sugar and milk
- Pricier than Hershey’s
Read the full Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder review
Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa: pros & cons
- Cheap and everywhere
- Fine for everyday cocoa
- Milder flavor
- Lower fat, less body