Raw Crunchy Cacao Nibs
Nature’s crunchy chocolate chips, with no sugar and no processing: pure cacao beans broken into small pieces, with a deep chocolatey bitterness and a wonderful crunch that gives breakfast bowls a refined, healthy touch.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Sprinkle a tablespoon over oats, yoghurt or fruit salad; you get the pleasure of crunch and chocolate without guilt and without a rise in blood sugar.
Best preparation methods
Use them as a healthy substitute for sweetened chocolate chips in healthy baking, or eat them with almonds as a crunchy snack.
Important Nutritional Note
A portion (15 g) contains no more than 1.8 g available carbohydrate, so the glycemic index does not apply and the glycemic load is nil; very rich in theobromine, which lifts the mood and gently widens the blood vessels.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 kcal | 88.5 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 4.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 12 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 7.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 18 g | 2.7 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 590 kcal per 100 g, ranking 15 of 22 in Nuts & seeds (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Do cacao nibs help with weight loss?
Yes. The high fibre and the natural bitterness of raw chocolate curb sugar cravings and quickly tame the appetite.
Do cacao nibs contain caffeine?
They contain a very small amount of caffeine; their main energy comes from theobromine, which gives a lift without jitters or anxiety.
What is the nutritional value of a 15 g portion (a heaped tablespoon)?
It contains 88 kcal, 2 g protein, 7.5 g healthy fat and 2.7 g fibre, with only 1.8 g available (net) carbohydrate.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.