Chocolate & Cocoa Products Caffeine Database

Chocolate and cocoa products are not only delicious but also naturally contain caffeine, which can provide a gentle energy boost. From milk chocolate to dark chocolate, the caffeine levels vary depending on the cocoa content.

Chocolate & CocoaServing SizeCaloriesCaffeine mg Sugar
Kopiko Candy25255
Werther’s Original Coffee70412
Ferrero Rocher732–55.3
Swiss Miss Chocolate905–129
Lindt Dark Chocolate17020–355
M&Ms1405–618
Favorina Chocolate15012–2513
Nutella2–32005–621
Chocolate Fudge Cake4246.544
Devil’s Food Cake53025–3555
Brownie Cake48320–2139
Black Forest Cake1 slice (200 g)450–54010–2030–36
Mocha Layer Cake1 slice (100–120g)350–42020–4030–35
Lamingtons60 g2105–1025
Tiramisu120 g45035–4535–40
Mississippi Mud Cake2 oz slice (57 g)230–2605–1023–28
Cardamom Cake70 – 100 g slice280 – 3500–2020 – 28
Sachertorte Cake4.2 oz (120 g)350–40015–2530–35
Cheesecake80 g250–3205–4020
Red Velvet Cake100 g360–3700–317
Walnut Cake130 g42020–4025
Opera Cake100 – 140g320–48730–6028–35
Ninja Foodi Hot Chocolate8 fl oz150–2005–2515–25
Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate8 – 20 fl oz360 – 54015 – 3556 – 72
Swiss Miss Peppermint Hot Chocolate6–8 fl. oz60–16050.6–0.8
Ghirardelli Peppermint Hot Chocolate8–12 fl. oz160–1805–1026–30
Nestlé Hot Chocolate6 – 16 fl oz120 – 1805 – 1520 – 27
Dunkin Peppermint Hot Chocolate10 – 24 fl oz230 – 5002 – 630 – 50
BomBombs Hot Chocolate8 fl oz160–1805 – 1518–22
Castle Kitchen Double Dutch Dark Chocolate2–3 tbsp120–1405–1520–24
Taza Chocolate Disc35–38 g200–23040–604–11
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate8 fl oz160525
Thoughtfully Gourmet Hot Chocolate8 fl oz120–1502–520–25
Nestlé Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies1 cookie1402–512
Maestro Massimo Coffee Candy1 piece15–2033–4
Cafe Latte Candy1 piece15–203–53–4
Bali’s Best Coffee Candy1 piece15–2053–4
Roshen Coffee Like Candy1 piece423–60.3–0.6
Colombina Coffee Delight Hard Candy4 pieces60811
Awake Chocolate Bites1 piece (bite)70–80507–9
Coffee Rio Candy1 piece (bite)15202.5
Candy Break Coffee Drops1 piece20–2510–154–5
Kasugai Sumiyaki Coffee Candy1 piece20–253–63–4
A Great Surprise Coffee Candy1 piece153–53
United Coffee Candy1 piece20–2520–255–6
Brach’s Candy1 candy20–400–63–6
Pocket Coffee Ferrero1 piece65308
Tayas Coffee Candy1 piece60–7025–307–8
Clover Valley Fudge Peanut Butter Cookies2 cookies1502–3
Cooper Street Brownie Biscotti Cookies2‑bite mini biscotti300–5
Chobella Dubai Chocolate28g15035–58
Nutella & GO Snack54g2705–6
HighKey Cookies6–7 cookies130
Second Nature Dark Chocolate Medley28g150–1705–107–9g
Brain Bullet Caramel Coffee Chews1 Chew (7g)2680
Grab The Gold Chocolate Peanut Butter1 bar (57g)193-12
Elements Truffles30 – 40 g150 – 17020 – 306 – 8
Brainoa Sleep Cocoa20g40–50--
BETTER THAN GOOD Chocolate Bark Bites6 servings per bag44--
In Good Faith Bars40–45180–2008–2012–15
ChocoPerfection Bars50g bar190--
Pistachio Filled Dubai Chocolate Bar7 oz (200 g) bar280-22
B.T.R. Nation1 cup (15 g)9012–202–3
CRAVINGS BY ZOE28–32 g120–1502–510–14
Mindful Nutrition Hot Chocolate Mix1 scoop (20g powder)70-8
ChocZero Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Spread2 tablespoons (32 g)1604–10-
Honey Stinger Waffles1 waffle (30–32 g)150–160
BariWise Hot Chocolate1 packet (6–8 fl oz prepared)70–9010–15
Kopiko Focus Coffee Candy2 pieces45–50808–10
Marvel OREO Stuf of Legends3 cookies1601.314
YouChews Coffee Chews1 Chew20–251002
Milo Chocolate Milk (Nestlé)20 g powder80–1102.2–4.88–12
M&M's Milk Chocolate Candy48 g2409–1030
Navitas Cacao Powder5–6 g2512–150
Terrasoul Cacao Powder5 g25121
KIT KAT Milk Chocolate1.5 oz bar210622
Lindt Milk Chocolate30 g160614
Viva Cacao Powder1–2 tbsp20–4012–240
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate1 bar210–220924–25
Ferrero Rocher Milk Chocolate12.5 g736–85.3
Anthony’s Organic Cocoa Powder1 tbsp2010–12-
Milkboy Swiss Alpine Milk Chocolate3 oz (85 g)480 kcal (per 3 oz)1851
Guittard Cocoa Powder1 tablespoon (5–6 g)10–15100
Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars1 bar (15 g)70-3
Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar100 g bar534 kcal12–1856
Milka Alpine Milk Chocolate90 g bar23020–3524
Love Crunch Organic Dark Chocolate30 g (¼ cup)13056
Dove Milk Chocolate5 pieces (40 g)210723
Kinder Chocolate Bars1.8 oz (50 g)220–2308–1021–23
Cakebites Classic Italian Rainbow57 g package2602–519
Torabika Cappuccino1 sachet (25g)110–1306512–15
Kinder Bueno Chocolate Bar43–50g2408–1021
LIFE SAVERS Candy4 pieces (15 g)60-12
Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough45–48 g bar2003–616–18
Awake Milk Chocolate Bar1 bar (44 g)23010021
Twix Bulk Chocolate Candy Bars1 Full‑Size Bar (50 g)250424
Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa1 tablespoon (5g)108–100
NOW Foods Organic Raw Cacao Powder1 tbsp (5g)20121
BelVita Soft Baked Oats & Chocolate1 bar (50 g)200511
Sunfood Superfoods Cacao Powder1 tbsp (5 g)20120
SkinnyDipped Snack Attack Minis28g60–802–54–6
Wild Foods Organic Cocoa Powder2 tbsp (6 g)25240
Crio Bru Brewed Cacao8 fl oz10–1510–150
Lenny & Larry’s Protein Cookie1 cookie (114 g)4201024
GoNanas Chocolate Chip Banana Bread1 muffin1205–1513
Necco Chocolate Wafers57 g230253

Caffeine Content By Chocolate Type

Caffeine is found in the cocoa solids of the cacao bean. The caffeine content varies by chocolate type because of the cocoa solid amount.

  • Dark chocolate contains a high concentration of cocoa solids, leading to more caffeine.
  • Milk chocolate has fewer cocoa solids – resulting in less caffeine.
  • White chocolate contains no cocoa solids – so it is caffeine-free.

Dark chocolate’s high cocoa solids make it a stronger caffeine source. Milk chocolate offers mild caffeine, suitable for light caffeine needs. White chocolate is free from caffeine, good for those avoiding stimulants.

Caffeine In Different Products

Caffeine content changes a lot based on the chocolate or cocoa product. Cocoa powder has a very high concentration of caffeine. It is often used in baking or to make hot chocolate. A standard dark chocolate bar (1.5 oz) can have around 12-25 mg of caffeine. Milk chocolate bars have significantly less caffeine, often between 5-10 mg.

  • Cocoa powder delivers the highest caffeine punch.
  • Dark chocolate contains moderate caffeine, often double milk chocolate.
  • Milk chocolate has the least caffeine due to lower cocoa content.
  • Hot chocolate varies greatly depending on preparation method.

Hot chocolate caffeine levels depend on how it is made. Hot chocolate made from cocoa powder will have more caffeine than one made from a mix. Mixes often contain sugar and milk powder, which dilute the caffeine content.

Caffeine In Context

A serving of dark chocolate has much less caffeine than a cup of coffee. For example, a typical 1-ounce (28-gram) piece of dark chocolate contains about 12 milligrams of caffeine. In contrast, an 8-ounce (240-milliliter) cup of coffee usually contains 95 milligrams or more.

The caffeine content in chocolate is often comparable to a can of soda. Most sodas have about 30 to 40 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce (355-milliliter) can. Milk chocolate has even less caffeine, usually around 3 to 6 milligrams per ounce.

People who want to reduce caffeine often choose chocolate over coffee. Still, it’s wise to check labels since caffeine levels can differ between products.

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