Hot Chocolate Liquid Base vs Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts
Overall, Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Hot Chocolate Liquid Base
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Hot Chocolate Liquid Base | Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melt... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 324 kcal | 526 kcal |
| Fat | 4.1 g | 31.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 18.4 g |
| Sugars | 67.6 g | 57.9 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Additives | 4 | 4 |
| Allergens | Milk, Soybeans | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has 38% fewer calories (324 kcal vs 526 kcal).
- Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has 87% less fat (4.1 g vs 31.6 g).
- Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has 93% less saturated fat (1.4 g vs 18.4 g).
- Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has 14% less sugar (57.9 g vs 67.6 g).
- Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has 88% less salt (0.2 g vs 1.4 g).
- Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has 100% more fiber (2.7 g vs 0 g).
- Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has 49% more protein (5.3 g vs 2.7 g).
- Only Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate Liquid Base
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, NONFAT MILK, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), PALM OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, POTASSIUM, SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, HYDROXYLATED SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, INVERT SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR.
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts
WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SWEET WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER]) MILK CHOCOLATE DROPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), MARSHMALLOWS (GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP [CORN, WHEAT] SUGAR, WATER, PORK GELATIN, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), FOR COLOR (PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, SPIRULINA EXTRACT, FRUIT JUICE), NATURAL FLAVOR
FAQ
Which is healthier: Hot Chocolate Liquid Base or Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts?
Overall, Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Hot Chocolate Liquid Base has fewer calories: 324 kcal versus 526 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has less sugar: 57.9 g versus 67.6 g per 100 g.