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Drinking Hot Chocolate
Drinking Hot Chocolate by Cadbury provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 72.5 g of sugars and 6.2 g of protein. That is 60% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Instant chocolate powders category and comes in a 750 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: Per serving (18g + semi-skimmed milk) (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 400 kcal | 299 +34% | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 5.8 g | 7% | 5.5 +5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 4.2 g | 21% | 3.2 +30% |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g | 76 g | 28% | 53.1 +43% |
| Total sugars | 72.5 g | 72.5 g | 45.5 +60% | |
| Added sugars | 74.3 g | 74.3 g | 149% | 45.8 +62% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.1 g | 9.1 g | 33% | 6.9 +33% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 6.2 g | 12% | 6.9 −10% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.3 +121% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 678 Instant chocolate powders products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other instant chocolate powders
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sugar, 1695 kj cocoa powder, salt, flavouring, may contain milk,
- May contain traces
- Milk
Product details
- Quantity
- 750 g
- Serving size
- Per serving (18g + semi-skimmed milk) (100 g)
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5034660021643
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Drinking Hot Chocolate?
Drinking Hot Chocolate contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 400 kcal per serving (Per serving (18g + semi-skimmed milk) (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Drinking Hot Chocolate?
Drinking Hot Chocolate has 72.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Drinking Hot Chocolate healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Drinking Hot Chocolate contain?
No allergens are listed in the label data. It may also contain traces of milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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