How much caffeine is in Cacao?

Caffeine and theobromine. There is a persistent urban legend that Chocolate contains caffeine. It would seem that this rumor is based primarily on a confusion between two similar alkaloids: caffeine and Theobromine. Theobromine is the active ingredient in Chocolate and it occurs only in Cacao. read more

1 Tablespoon is equal to about 15 grams of cocoa powder. This information can be used to calculate how much caffeine is in your favorite chocolate desserts, which use Hershey's cocoa powder. Most cocoa powders will be similar, but cheaper varieties use fillers which would lower the caffeine content slightly. read more

Skip the Cocoa Before Bed The exact amount of caffeine in cocoa powder varies according to the manufacturer. In general, however, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that 1 cup of dry, unsweetened cocoa powder contains 198 milligrams of caffeine. read more

Caffeine and theobromine. There is a persistent urban legend that Chocolate contains caffeine. It would seem that this rumor is based primarily on a confusion between two similar alkaloids: caffeine and Theobromine. read more