Cocoa contains a significant quantity of fat, ~40 -50% contained in cocoa butter. This is comprised of 33% oleic acid, 25% palmitic acid, and 33% stearic acid. The polyphenol content constitutes approximately 10% of a whole bean dry weight. The polyphenols that cocoa contains include catechins (37%), anthocyanidins (4%), and proanthocyanins (58%). The proanthocyanins are the most prevalent phytonutrient in cocoa menu.

It is important to note that the bitterness of polyphenols is the reason. That unprocessed cocoa beans are unpalatable; manufacturers have developed a processing technique to eliminate this bitterness. However, this process markedly decreases the polyphenol content. Polyphenol content can be lowered by up to tenfold.UFABET  

Also contain nitrogenous compounds. These include both protein and methylxanthines, namely theobromine and caffeine. Also rich in minerals, phosphorus, iron, potassium, copper, and magnesium.

The effect of cocoa consumption on glucose homeostasis.

Contains flavanols which improves glucose homeostasis. They can slow down carbohydrate digestion and absorption in the gut, which forms the mechanistic basis of their action. extracts and procyanidins have been shown to dose-dependently inhibit pancreatic α-amylase, pancreatic lipase, and secreted phospholipase A2.

Flavanols also improved glucose insensitivity by regulating the transport of glucose and insulin signaling proteins in insulin-sensitive tissues such as the liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle. This prevents oxidative and inflammatory damage associated with type 2 diabetes.