Cacao is also high in disease-fighting catechins, which help stop gum disease. It is great for your teeth overall because it fights cavities, plaque, and tooth decay. It also contains a compound called CBH, which hardens your enamel.
To eat cacao that’s actually good for you and not loaded with sugar, go for a raw chocolate that is 70% or more. Look for a low sugar content too. Cocoa and cacao differ in processing. Cacao hasn’t been exposed to high heat, is still raw, and contains 300+ compounds, many of which are beneficial to your health.