Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts vs Drinking Chocolate
Overall, Drinking Chocolate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts
Drinking Chocolate
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melt... | Drinking Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 526 kcal | 566 kcal |
| Fat | 31.6 g | 44 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.4 g | — |
| Sugars | 57.9 g | 24.9 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | — |
| Fiber | 0 g | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Additives | 4 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Milk, Orange, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has 28% less fat (31.6 g vs 44 g).
- Drinking Chocolate has 57% less sugar (24.9 g vs 57.9 g).
- Drinking Chocolate has 100% more fiber (9.4 g vs 0 g).
- Drinking Chocolate has 49% more protein (10.3 g vs 5.3 g).
- Only Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts lists: Gluten.
- Only Drinking Chocolate lists: Orange.
Ingredients
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
Drinking Chocolate
Cocoa solids (cocoa mass, cocoa butter), sugar, full cream MILK powder, essential oils (blood orange, orange), emulsifier (SOYA lecithin).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts or Drinking Chocolate?
Overall, Drinking Chocolate 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?
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has fewer calories: 526 kcal versus 566 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Drinking Chocolate has less sugar: 24.9 g versus 57.9 g per 100 g.