Chocolate
Caffeine in Cacao Nibs (1 oz)
24mg
per 1 oz
6% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
Cacao Nibs (1 oz) is 6% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 1 oz.
Cacao Nibs (1 oz)
Green tea
Espresso
Red Bull
Coffee
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink Cacao Nibs (1 oz) and still sleep?
Your Cacao Nibs (1 oz) cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Cacao Nibs (1 oz) · 24 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
8 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe Cacao Nibs (1 oz): 11:00 PM
How much caffeine is in Cacao Nibs (1 oz)?
An ounce of cacao nibs carries about 24 mg of caffeine, roughly a tablespoon contributing around 12 mg. These crunchy bits of raw cocoa bring a mild, natural lift along with their bitter chocolate flavor.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 24 mg | 0 g |
~12 mg per tablespoon; ~2 tbsp per oz.
Will Cacao Nibs (1 oz) affect your sleep?
At 24 mg, an ounce of cacao nibs sits comfortably under the 50 mg threshold, so a sprinkle on food has little effect on sleep. A large evening serving could register a little for sensitive people.
Source: Caffeine database / published assays