EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Theobromine
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: theobromine (C7H8N4O2). USDA reports Theobromine separately. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: theobromine. Formula C7H8N4O2; PubChem CID 5429; charge 0. This is a chemical reference, not a depiction of its physical appearance in food.
PubChem Compound 5429, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
132 foods with data 74 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, exactly as identified by USDA.
2,057 mg - Apricot
Apricots, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Artichoke
Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Arugula
Arugula, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Asparagus
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Pearled barley
Cooked pearled barley; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
0 mg - Fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves.
0 mg - Beef ground 90% lean
Ground beef, 90% lean / 10% fat, cooked as a pan-broiled patty.
0 mg - Beet
Beet, boiled and drained; added salt is not stated in the source description.
0 mg - Bison
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Black beans
Cooked; boiled; without salt, as stated in the USDA source description.
0 mg - Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
0 mg
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UNDERSTAND THE DATA
What it means for your diet
The exact USDA entry here is Theobromine. The source below gives general nutrition context only; it does not establish a deficiency syndrome, benefit, supplement dose or safe upper limit for this individual measurement. Energy methods, organic acids and other analytical components must not be treated as interchangeable nutrients.
Ranking amounts describe foods, not supplement doses. A high rank does not mean you should consume more. Source recommendations and cautions retain their original population and scope.
Nutrition [1]
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Original health-topic summary, reproduced with attribution.
Good nutrition is important in keeping people healthy throughout their lives - when they are babies, toddlers, children, adults, and then older adults. It can help people live longer and lower their risk of health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more.
Good nutrition is about healthy eating. This means regularly choosing healthy foods and beverages. A healthy eating plan should give your body the energy and nutrients that you need every day. Nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, , , and . The plan should also take into account your preferences, cultural traditions, and budget.
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Compound 5429: Theobromine · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13