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
- Sesame seeds
Whole dried sesame seeds.
0 mg - Shrimp
Mixed-species shrimp, cooked with moist heat; may contain moisture-retention additives.
0 mg - Soursop
Raw soursop, edible portion.
0 mg - Soybeans
Mature soybeans, boiled without salt.
0 mg - Spinach
Raw spinach.
0 mg - Starfruit
Carambola, (starfruit), raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Sweet corn
Yellow sweet corn, boiled, drained, without salt.
0 mg - Sweet potato
Sweet potato, boiled without skin; added salt is not stated in the source description.
0 mg - Swiss chard
Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Tamarind
Raw tamarind, edible pulp.
0 mg - Taro
Taro, cooked, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Dried thyme
Spices, thyme, dried, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
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