Caffeine in Food

Cocoa Powder

Cocoa Powder
Caffeine
11.5 mg
per tablespoon
LOW
This item contains low levels of caffeine

This listing is for unsweetened all natural Cocoa Powder which is used for baking.

1 Tablespoon is equal to about 5 grams of cocoa powder.

Most cocoa powders will be similar, but cheaper varieties may use fillers which would lower the caffeine content slightly.

1 Tablespoon of Cocoa powder also has 103mg of theobromine which can also have stimulating properties.

All products that are based on the Cacao bean will have caffeine (this includes cocoa powder, chocolates).

Where to buy

You can order Cocoa Powder from Amazon

Ingredients in Cocoa Powder

Ground Roasted Cocoa Beans

Is Cocoa Powder high in caffeine?

Caffeine (mg) per Item

200180160140 120100806040 200 Cocoa Powder (11.5 mg) Awake Chocolate (110 mg) Hershey's Special Dark Bars (20 mg) Jolt Gum (45 mg) Jolt Gum (45 mg)

Sources

USDA Database at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/ See other references.

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