Raw Cacao Tops The Table of ORAC Values for Common Foods

Here is a comparison of the Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) score per 100 grams for some common foods known to have a high antioxidant level, listed in descending order.

• Unprocessed Raw Cacao – ORAC 28,000
• Acai Berries – ORAC 18,500
• Dark Chocolate – ORAC 13,120
• Milk Chocolate – ORAC 6,740
• Prunes – 5,770
• Wolfberry Juice – 3,472
• Pomegranates – 3,307
• Raisins – 2,830
• Blueberries – 2,400
• Blackberries – 2,036
• Garlic – 1,939
• Kale – 1,770
• Cranberries – 1,750
• Strawberries – 1,540
• Tahitian Noni Juice – 1,506
• Raw Spinach – 1,260
• Raspberries – 1,220
• Brussels Sprouts – 980
• Plums – 949
• Alfalfa Sprouts – 930
• Steamed Spinach – 909
• Broccoli – 890
• Beets – 840
• Avocado – 782
• Oranges – 750
• Red Grapes – 739
• Red Bell Pepper – 710
• Cherries – 670
• Pink Grapefruit – 495
• Kidney Beans – 460
• Onion – 450
• Corn – 400
• Cauliflower – 385
• Frozen Peas – 375
• Potato – 300
• Cabbage – 295
• Banana – 210
• Carrot – 200
• Apple – 207
• Tomato – 195
• Peach – 170
• Lima Beans – 136
• Pear – 110

Author: Robert Morgan, Certified Naturopath

Robert Morgan - "Bobby" is the past Health Education Director at CHI. A certified Naturopath, Iridologist, Energy Practitioner, Colonic Therapist, Master Raw Live Food, Chef, Author, International Lecturer, Teacher, and Cancer "Survivor". Dr. Bobby is dedicated to continuing to carry out the work of Creative Health Institute, the vision of Dr. Ann Wigmore, and all of the souls who have dedicated their lives to unconditional love, kindness, peace, and natural health. View all posts by Robert Morgan, Certified Naturopath