Friday, May 20, 2016

USDA: Dark Chocolate Has More Iron than Beef - Yeah. Love it more

Dark Chocolate has more iron than beef?

THAT IS RIGHT. AND THE INFORMATION IS RIGHT.
So says none other than the USDA

According to the website, Nutritiondata.com, a one ounce serving of dark chocolate contains 19 percent of the US RDA for iron. Yet an ounce of beef sirloin only contains 3 percent.

Data from USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference shows: Chocolate, dark, 70-85 percent cacao solids, value per 100 grams is 11.90 milligrams of iron.
Beef, bottom sirloin, tri-tip roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0″ fat, all grades, cooked, roasted, value per 100 grams is 1.66 milligrams of iron. Beef, ground, 70 percent lean meat / 30 percent fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned, value per 100 grams is 2.48 milligrams of iron.

So these two information sources state that dark chocolate does contain more iron than some cuts of beef, and not just a little more.



Even more peer reviewed studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease.
·       Dark Chocolate is Very Nutritious. ...
·       Dark Chocolate is a Powerful Source of Antioxidants. ...
·       Dark Chocolate May Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure. ...
·       Dark Chocolate Raises HDL and Protects LDL Against Oxidation.

On sale now are dark chocolate bars 55- 71 % cacoa solids and you can find it 


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