The higher the cocoa % the more theobromine within the chocolate, which is the toxin. Milk chocolate contains about 40 mg of theobromine per oz., whereas dark chocolates contain about 400 mg of theobromine per oz.
Milk chocolate: A toxic dose is 1 ounce for each pound of body weight.
Dark chocolate: A toxic dose is 1 ounce for each 9 pounds of body weight. |