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Instant hot chocolate
Instant hot chocolate by Cadbury provides 411 kcal per 100 g, with 61 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 325% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweetened beverages category and comes in a 400 g e pack. Contains: milk.
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 | 411 kcal | 411 kcal | 69 +497% | |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 9.3 g | 12% | 0.5 +1634% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 7.1 g | 36% | 0.3 +2236% |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g | 71 g | 26% | 15.3 +365% |
| Total sugars | 61 g | 61 g | 14.3 +325% | |
| Added sugars | 59.3 g | 59.3 g | 119% | 14.2 +318% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.8 g | 5.8 g | 21% | 0.5 +1072% |
| Protein | 8 g | 8 g | 16% | 0.7 +1103% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 0.1 +1189% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11677 Sweetened beverages 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 sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, whey powder (from MILK), fat reduced cocoa powder (13 %), glucose syrup, vegetable fats (coconut, palm), skimmed MILK powder, milk chocolate (4 %) (MILK, sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (E442), flavourings), thickener (E466), salt, MILK protein, anti-caking agent (E551), flavourings, acidity regulator (sodium carbonate), emulsifier (E471), stabiliser (E339).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400 g e
- Serving size
- 100 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianFair tradeFairtrade InternationalGreen Dot
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5034660021667
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant hot chocolate?
Instant hot chocolate contains 411 kcal per 100 g and about 411 kcal per serving (100 g).
How much sugar is in Instant hot chocolate?
Instant hot chocolate has 61 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant hot chocolate healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Instant hot chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant hot chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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