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Hot chocolate
Drinking chocolate
Hot chocolate by MediKills provides 402 kcal per 100 g, with 73 g of sugars and 6.3 g of protein. That is 61% 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 45p g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 402 kcal | 402 kcal | 299 +34% | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 5.6 g | 7% | 5.5 |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 4.1 g | 21% | 3.2 +27% |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g | 76 g | 28% | 53.1 +43% |
| Total sugars | 73 g | 73 g | 45.5 +61% | |
| Added sugars | 62.5 g | 62.5 g | 125% | 45.8 +37% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.3 g | 9.3 g | 33% | 6.9 +35% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 6.3 g | 13% | 6.9 −9% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 +15% |
*% 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.
Compared with other instant chocolate powders
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, cocoa powder, acidity regulator (sodium carbonate), flavouring.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 45p g
- Serving size
- 100 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianCocoa Life
- Sold in
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 7622210592996
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate contains 402 kcal per 100 g and about 402 kcal per serving (100 g).
How much sugar is in Hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate has 73 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hot chocolate healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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