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
- Jicama
Yambean (jicama), raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Kale
Kale, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Lamb leg
Roasted lamb whole leg, shank and sirloin, separable lean only, choice, trimmed to 1/4 inch fat.
0 mg - Lemon
Raw lemon without peel.
0 mg - Lentils
Mature lentils, boiled without salt.
0 mg - Lima beans
Large mature lima beans, boiled without salt.
0 mg - Lime
Raw lime, edible portion.
0 mg - Northern lobster
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Lychee
Litchis, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 mg - Mandarin
Raw mandarin/tangerine, edible portion.
0 mg - Mango
Raw mango; variety not specified.
0 mg - Millet
Cooked millet; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
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