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Rich in antioxidants, source of magnesium and iron
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Weafood Cacao (7 g) has 16 calories. That works out to 228 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 7 g
16
KCAL / 7G
Carbs
2g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 25% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.47 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 7 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 2.5 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 23 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 14 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 85 g | 194 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 228 kcal |
Calculated from 228 calories per 100 g.
Weafood Cacao can be stirred into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, or baking recipes. To prevent dry clumps, first mix it with a small amount of warm liquid until smooth, then add the mixture to the rest of your recipe.
Weafood Cacao is a cacao powder, and “cacao powder” and “cocoa powder” are often used for similar products. The terms can signal different processing choices, but the name alone does not establish how a particular powder was made.
Yes, Weafood Cacao can be eaten without cooking; try mixing it into yogurt or a smoothie. Eating the dry powder by itself can feel unpleasant and may make you cough, so combining it with a moist food or drink is easier.
Yes, Weafood Cacao naturally contains some caffeine as well as theobromine. It is generally not as stimulating as coffee, but people who are sensitive to stimulants may find that having it late in the day affects sleep.
Yes, Weafood Cacao works in many cakes, brownies, and cookie recipes that call for cacao or cocoa powder. It is not the same as a sweetened hot-chocolate mix, so adjust the recipe’s sweetener if you are substituting for one.
Whisk Weafood Cacao with a small splash of warm milk until it forms a smooth paste, then gradually whisk in the rest of the milk and heat it. Add sweetener to taste, since the powder itself may not provide the sweetness you want.
Keep Weafood Cacao tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat, and strong-smelling foods. Moisture can make the powder clump, so use a dry spoon and close the package promptly after each use.
Weafood Cacao provides cacao’s naturally occurring antioxidants and is a source of magnesium and iron. It is a useful ingredient, not a treatment for health conditions, and added sugar in a drink or dessert can change the overall nutritional picture.
Usually, yes: Weafood Cacao can stand in for cocoa powder in recipes that call for unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder. If a recipe specifies sweetened cocoa mix, the swap may change sweetness, so adjust the added sugar and liquid as needed.
No, do not give Weafood Cacao to dogs. Cacao contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs; if a dog has eaten some, contact a veterinarian promptly and share how much was eaten and when.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.63µg · 2% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.15mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.27mg · 30% DV
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Magnesium
35mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
107mg · 3% DV
Sodium
1.47mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 16 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (7 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Weafood Cacao is a cacao powder made from ground cacao beans, used to add a deep, bittersweet chocolate flavour to drinks and recipes. You can adjust the sweetness to suit your taste when preparing it.
It works well in hot milk, smoothies, porridge and baked goods, whether you’re making a familiar hot chocolate or adding a cacao note to everyday cooking. Its robust flavour pairs nicely with banana, cinnamon and dairy or plant-based milk. It is rich in fibre and also provides fat and protein; it is highlighted as a source of magnesium and iron and rich in antioxidants. A medium tablespoon is about 7 g, so a little can bring plenty of flavour.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.