Cacao Vs Cocoa: Nutrition

When it comes to the nutritional difference between cacao and cocoa, whilst both have their charms, cacao takes the crown! Let’s unpack the goodness in the final part of this 3-part series Cacao Vs Cocoa. You'll find link the previous two articles below!

Links to Other Parts of the Series:

1. Cultural Roots
2. Processing
3. Nutrition

Cacao: The Nutrient Powerhouse

Cacao is the raw, unprocessed champion of the chocolate family. It’s pure, potent, and packed with natural goodness—the superhero of your pantry!

• Antioxidant Overload: Cacao is loaded with flavonoids, those mighty antioxidants that protect your cells from damage and fight inflammation. They’re the secret to a happy heart and overall wellbeing.

• Magnesium Magic: Need a boost? Cacao is a rich source of magnesium, the mineral responsible for over 300 essential processes in your body. For keeping your muscles and nerves in top shape, and supporting bone health and a steady heartbeat, Sacred cacao has magnesium in abundance!

• Mood & Energy Elevation: Feeling fatigue? Say hello to theobromine, cacao’s natural mood and energy booster. Put a pep in your step!

• Fibre & Iron Fuel: Cacao’s high fibre and iron is essential for healthy digestion and oxygenating your blood to keeping energy levels soaring.

Cocoa: The Sweet Comforter

Cocoa is cacao’s smoother, sweeter counterpart. Due to processing, it’s lost a lot of its nutritional punch, but it still knows how to bring the comfort.

• Sweet & Mellow: Cocoa is often paired with sugars and dairy, giving it a sweeter, gentler flavour in food and drink. While this makes it a tasty treat, it’s not quite the nutritional superfood cacao is.

• Still Packing Some Nutrients: Even after processing, cocoa holds onto some of its minerals and mood-enhancing compounds. It might not have the same intensity as cacao, but it’s still bringing value to the table.

• Hug in a Cup: Let’s not forget cocoa’s most well-known trait: comfort. Its sweetness and creaminess make it a go-to for cosy moments and mood-lifting indulgence. Did you know our range of Sacred flavours make the perfect healthy substitute?! Naturally sweetened with a touch of coconut nectar, our cacao powders are a nutritional way to enjoy your beloved hot chocolate!

So What’s the Healthier Pick?

Ceremonial cacao and minimally processed powders deliver cacao in its purest, most sacred form. The Sacred Taste Cacao range keeps all the antioxidants, magnesium, and other nutrients intact. It’s the ultimate wellness elixir!

Cocoa powder, especially the Dutch-processed variety, undergoes more processing, stripping away some of those precious nutrients. Add in sugars and milk powders, and it’s clear—cacao is both delicious and nutritious!

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Author: Laura Roberts
Last edit: 11 December 2024