Admittedly, chocolate is one of the weak points of almost all of us. It’s almost impossible to refuse a chocolate treat. The pleasure of drinking hot chocolate in winter or a chocolate-covered ice cream eaten in summer, cakes and cakes can make us happy by appearing in every part of our lives.
When this is the case, the calorie part of this source of happiness that touches us comes into play. While the recommended dose varies in proportion to the amount of cocoa in the chocolate, an average of 1 piece of chocolate (5 g) can vary between 25-30 calories.
Chocolate is obtained from the seeds of the cacao pod, which grows on the cacao tree. Theobroma cacao is a tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central America, where it has been grown for thousands of years.
It contains enough soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals. 100 grams of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa:
- 11 grams of fiber
- 67% of the daily value for iron
- 58% of the daily value for magnesium
- 89% of daily value for copper
- 98% of the daily value for manganese
It also contains plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium.
The “phenylethylamine” content in chocolate gives the person a sense of confidence and makes them feel good. The “flavanol” substance found in the core not only provides more oxygen to the brain, but also reduces memory problems. It relieves fatigue and gives energy. In addition, the skin nourishing and protective properties of cocoa butter are known by everyone.
Almost no one says no to chocolate, let alone saying no, even the word chocolate makes us feel happy and activates the serotonin hormone in our brain.
Of course, 100 grams is quite a large amount and is not the food you should consume on a daily basis. The increase in the calorie amount of these foods comes with the added sugar.
The higher the percentage of cocoa, the more flavonoids and the more “low sugar” it contains. “If you prefer 75% or 80% dark chocolate, it contains less sugar than 50% dark chocolate, so it is useful to consume dark chocolate in moderation (in order not to take in too many calories).
