LOOKING BEYOND MACRONUTRIENTS
At first glance, many whole foods and superfoods can appear unremarkable when viewed only through standard macronutrients like calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates. These figures tell us how much energy a food provides, but they reveal very little about its deeper nutritional value. The chart below looks beyond macros to highlight key micronutrients and naturally occurring compounds found in ceremonial cacao and our superfoods. It’s here, in vitamins, minerals, fibre and plant bioactives, that these ingredients truly shine. As whole plant foods, their nutritional profiles are complex and naturally variable, and best understood as part of a broader picture rather than a single set of numbers.
| Ingredient (powder / paste) |
Vitamin C (mg / 100g)* |
Potassium (mg / 100g)* |
Calcium (mg / 100g)* |
Iron (mg / 100g)* |
Magnesium (mg / 100g)* |
Fibre (g / 100g)* |
Protein (g / 100g)* |
Flavanols / Polyphenols* |
Nutritional emphasis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremonial cacao (average) | <10 (low) | ~700–1,000 (moderate) | ~100–160 (moderate) | ~8–12 (moderate–high) | ~400–550 (very high) | ~25–35 (high) | ~12–15 (moderate) | High | Exceptionally rich in magnesium and flavanols, with natural fibre and bioactive compounds such as theobromine. |
| Camu camu | 2,400–7,500 (very high) | ~700–900 (moderate) | ~50–150 (low–moderate) | ~0.5–1.5 (low) | ~60–120 (low–moderate) | ~30–40 (high) | ~2–7 (low) | High | Outstanding natural vitamin C content alongside antioxidant polyphenols. |
| Maca | <10 (low) | ~1,500–1,700 (high) | ~200–300 (high) | ~2–5 (moderate) | ~100–150 (moderate) | ~9–18 (moderate) | ~11–13 (moderate) | Moderate | Mineral-rich adaptogenic root with meaningful protein and fibre. |
| Lucuma | <10 (low) | ~800–1,000 (moderate) | ~50–100 (low–moderate) | ~1–2 (low–moderate) | ~60–100 (low–moderate) | ~20–30 (high) | ~4–5 (low) | Moderate | Fibre-rich fruit powder with carotenoid-related compounds. |
| Mesquite | <10 (low) | ~1,400–1,600 (high) | ~200–250 (high) | ~2–4 (moderate) | ~120–150 (moderate) | ~24–36 (high) | ~11–16 (moderate) | Moderate | High fibre and mineral content, particularly potassium, calcium and magnesium. |
