How much caffeine is in 45% dark chocolate?
                                
                                
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                                According to USDA data, dark chocolate with 45-60% cacao contains an average of 12.2 mg of caffeine per ounce. This makes the amount of caffeine in 45% dark chocolate significantly lower than in a typical cup of coffee, but still enough to offer a mild stimulating effect.