{"id":167235,"date":"2022-12-29T20:34:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T20:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167235"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:13:36","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-dark-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-dark-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Chocolate: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Dark Chocolate?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nChocolates are the most commonly available food item; everyone likes them and desires to eat them. It is hard to find a single person who does not like chocolates. Dark chocolates are semisweet, with extra dark having a sweet and bitter taste. It is prepared from cocoa seeds. It is also called black chocolate and is prepared by adding fat and sugar to the roasted and ground cocoa with less milk. It has the highest percentage of cocoa, about 70% to 99%. Chocolate originated in Mexico. Where the Mayans and Aztecs cultivated the cacao tree, which is native to the American tropical rainforest. Due to its health benefits, chocolate drinks were considered \u201cthe drink of Gods.\u201d The scientific name of the cocoa tree is Theobroma cacao 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u200b Let us discuss the health benefits of dark chocolate, its nutritional value, potential uses, and many more.^{\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne hundred grams of dark chocolate may have 598 kcal energy 4<\/a><\/sup>\u200b. The nutrients of dark chocolate include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional value of Dark Chocolate per 100 grams<\/strong>\u200b4<\/a><\/strong><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 45.9 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 7.79 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 10.9 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 42.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 24 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 715 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 73 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 20 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 228 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 1.95 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 308 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 11.9 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 3.31 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 1.77 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 6.8 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Caffeine:<\/strong> 80 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A:<\/strong> 2 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K:<\/strong> 7.3 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E:<\/strong> 0.59 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B12:<\/strong> 0.28 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.038 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5:<\/strong> 0.418 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3:<\/strong> 1.05 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2:<\/strong> 0.078 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1:<\/strong> 0.034 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, other biologically active compounds like theobromine, phenylethylamine, N-acyl ethanolamines, tyramine, epicatechin, catechin, procyanidins, alkaloids, polyphenols, and theophylline may be present in it 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to dark chocolate, remember that a little goes a long way. While it offers enticing flavours and potential health benefits, it\u2019s important to be mindful of its calorie content. Dark chocolate can be quite calorie-dense, with around 150-170 calories per ounce 8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of eating dark chocolate may include the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may act as antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce high blood pressure\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory effects\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce bad cholesterol\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce heart disease\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may enhance brain functions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-cancer agent\u200b 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>\u200b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Regular consumption of dark chocolates might reduce inflammation by reducing the levels of C-reactive protein in the body. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory action of dark chocolates is due to the antioxidants and flavonoids in them 10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Anuja Bodhare, B.A.M.S M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDark chocolate may be ideal for enhancing human health 2<\/a><\/sup>. The following may be the potential uses of eating dark chocolate:\u00a0<\/p>
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