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NeutralScore: 6/10
Chocolate
6/10
Inflammation
Neutral
Category
1 oz (28g) dark chocolate 70%+
Serving size
4
Key nutrients
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Chocolate varies widely in its inflammatory properties depending on type. Milk chocolate and white chocolate are inflammatory due to sugar and dairy, while dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) contains flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 6/10
- Category
- Neutral
- Serving size
- 1 oz (28g) dark chocolate 70%+
Key nutrients
FlavonoidsTheobromineMagnesiumIron
Tips
Choose 70%+ dark chocolate. Avoid milk chocolate and candy bars. 1-2 squares per day is ideal.
Benefits
- Dark varieties rich in flavonoids
- Contains theobromine
- Antioxidant properties in cacao
Concerns
- Milk and white chocolate high in sugar
- Often contains dairy and additives
- Calorie-dense, easy to overconsume
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