Light Hot Chocolate Drink vs Ovomaltine
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Light Hot Chocolate Drink | Ovomaltine |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 368 kcal | 376 kcal |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 40.6 g | 51.1 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 7.5 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Additives | 5 | 2 |
| Allergens | Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Ovomaltine has 65% less fat (1.9 g vs 5.5 g).
- Ovomaltine has 74% less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 3.5 g).
- Light Hot Chocolate Drink has 21% less sugar (40.6 g vs 51.1 g).
- Ovomaltine has 72% less salt (0.5 g vs 1.7 g).
- Light Hot Chocolate Drink has 47% more fiber (7.5 g vs 4 g).
- Light Hot Chocolate Drink has 14% more protein (11.1 g vs 9.5 g).
- Only Ovomaltine lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Light Hot Chocolate Drink
Whey Powder (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder* (21%), Dried Glucose Syrup, Belgian 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Chocolate Powder (7%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Whole 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder, Cocoa Butter*, Skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder), Skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder, Flavourings (Contain 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide; Coconut Oil, Salt, Thickeners: Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Guar Gum; Sweetener: Sucralose; Stabiliser: Sodium Phosphates.
Ovomaltine
GERSTENMALZEXTRAKT 51%, kondensierte MAGERMILCH, kondensiertes MILCHSERUM, fettarmes Kakaopulver 13%, Zucker, Fruktose, Mineralstoffe (Magnesiumcarbonat, Dicalciumphosphat), Rapsöl, Vitamine (E, C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folsäure, B12, Biotin, Pantothen - säure), Speisesalz, Aroma Vanillin.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Light Hot Chocolate Drink or Ovomaltine?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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?
Light Hot Chocolate Drink has fewer calories: 368 kcal versus 376 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Light Hot Chocolate Drink has less sugar: 40.6 g versus 51.1 g per 100 g.