Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I'm trying to quit coffee and finding a hot chocolate made with 100% cocoa powder, hot water and coconut milk/whole milk is an excellent substitute, but now I'm concerned I'm still having caffeine because there is probably some caffeine in the cocoa powder.

I'm having this beverage three times a day.

I've read all sorts of information on the caffeine content of cocoa powder. Does anyone have any cold, hard facts to please share?

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Huray · Answer 1 · 2011-12-28 01:25:31Z UTC

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For the exact data I suggest you contact the manufacturer of your product but USDA data is 230 mg of caffeine per 100g of unsweetened, dry cocoa powder.

answered Dec 28 2011 at 1:25

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To put that in context - according to my container of Hersey's Special Dark, one 1 tablespoon is 5 grams, so about 11.5mg of caffeine per tablespoon. Coffee is 100-200mg per serving. – jess6 Dec 28 2011 at 1:40

Great comment jess ! – Huray Dec 28 2011 at 2:07

Thank you. That is very helpful. – CheshyCat Dec 28 2011 at 17:54

megawattbee · Answer 2 · 2011-12-28 03:06:54Z UTC

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Try good quality leaf green tea. I make it strong and drink it throughout the day. Gives me sustained high level of energy and clarity of mind.

answered Dec 28 2011 at 3:06

megawattbee
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	That would be even more caffeine! – Dave S. Dec 28 2011 at 15:14
	Right. I'm trying to avoid caffeine as much as possible. – CheshyCat Dec 28 2011 at 17:53

Ben Nash · Answer 3 · 2011-12-28 03:12:49Z UTC

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I've noticed when I eat cocoa powder, it feels like I had caffeine. My heart rate goes up. When I have cacao powder, it feels like it has WAY less caffeine, if any.

If you want caffeine, go cocoa powder, if not, and want more health benefits, go cacao powder.

answered Dec 28 2011 at 3:12

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I'm confused as to the difference between cacao and cocoa. – CheshyCat Dec 28 2011 at 17:53

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I don't believe they are different: What is the difference between “cacao” and “cocoa”? Historically, “cacao” and “cocoa” were used interchangeably since “cocoa” is easier to understand. However, technically, “cocoa” should be used in referenced to powder products, while “cacao” should be used when referring to the bean, which yields the cacao components - chocolate liquor, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. ghirardelli.com/about/faq_chocolate.aspx – CheshyCat Dec 28 2011 at 17:56

bc4work · Answer 4 · 2011-12-28 16:42:01Z UTC

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Carob powder is a caffine free alternative to cocoa and coffee. Its fairly cheap too.

answered Dec 28 2011 at 16:42

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Sounds perfect. I assume one can find it sugar free? – CheshyCat Dec 28 2011 at 17:53

Caffeine in 100% cocoa powder?

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