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Drinking Chocolate
Drinking Chocolate by Sainsbury's provides 76 kcal per 100 g, with 10.4 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 77% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Instant chocolate powders category and comes in a 300g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | 299 −75% |
| Total fat | 2 g | 5.5 −64% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 3.2 −60% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 g | 53.1 −80% |
| Total sugars | 10.4 g | 45.5 −77% |
| Added sugars | 75 g | 45.8 +64% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 6.9 −48% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.3 −70% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 678 Instant chocolate powders products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other instant chocolate powders
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, Coco powder
Product details
- Quantity
- 300g
- Labels & certifications
- Fair tradeVegetarianFairtrade InternationalVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00153720
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Drinking Chocolate?
Drinking Chocolate contains 76 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Drinking Chocolate?
Drinking Chocolate has 10.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Drinking Chocolate healthy?
It is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Drinking Chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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