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Raw cacao nibs

Raw cacao nibs are broken pieces of shelled cacao beans with a crunchy texture and bitter, earthy flavour, used in baking, confections, drinks or as a topping.

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About Raw cacao nibs

Raw cacao nibs are small pieces of cacao beans that have been broken after removal of the shell. The term “raw” is used inconsistently and does not establish a single processing method; nibs may differ in fermentation, drying, and heat exposure. They are typically dark brown, brittle or crunchy, and have a pronounced bitter, earthy cacao flavour, sometimes with fruity or acidic notes.

Nibs are eaten as a crunchy addition to foods or incorporated into baking, confections, and drinks. They are sold as pieces of varying size and may be whole, coarsely broken, or finely chopped. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish nibs from cocoa powder, cacao butter, and sweetened chocolate, and should account for differences in fermentation and processing.

Ingredient type
whole food

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cacao nibs

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ORGANIC RAW CACAO NIBS

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Raw cacao nibs nutrition & diet

Raw cacao nibs nutritional value

Product example: RAW CACAO NIBS (Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. )

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
667kcal
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
26.7g
Fat
53.3g

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Compare plain nibs with cocoa powder, cacao butter, and sweetened chocolate separately. Fermentation, roasting or other heat exposure, and any added ingredients can also affect the measured product.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — RAW CACAO NIBS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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