Foods Highest in Theobromine
4,634 foods ranked by Theobromine per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Theobromine, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Theobromine is a mild stimulant in the same family as caffeine, found mainly in cocoa and chocolate. It produces a gentler, longer-lasting lift than caffeine and contributes to chocolate's appeal. It is also the compound that makes chocolate dangerous for dogs and cats, who metabolize it very slowly.
Read the full Theobromine guideValues per 100 g.
Cocoa, dark and milk chocolate, cocoa powder and, in small amounts, tea. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Theobromine — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Theobromine?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali, Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali, Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, plain and Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid. See the full ranking above.
How much Theobromine do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value. Intake is naturally limited by how much cocoa and chocolate you eat; darker chocolate contains more.
What does Theobromine do?
Theobromine is a mild stimulant in the same family as caffeine, found mainly in cocoa and chocolate. It produces a gentler, longer-lasting lift than caffeine and contributes to chocolate's appeal. It is also the compound that makes chocolate dangerous for dogs and cats, who metabolize it very slowly.
Can you have too much Theobromine?
Very large amounts can cause restlessness, headache or nausea in sensitive people. Keep all chocolate away from pets, for whom it is toxic.