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Instant Hot Chocolate
Instant Hot Chocolate by Galaxy Light provides 383 kcal per 100 g, with 31 g of sugars and 8.9 g of protein. That is 116% 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. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 383 kcal | 69 +457% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 0.5 +2321% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 0.3 +3186% |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g | 15.3 +247% |
| Total sugars | 31 g | 14.3 +116% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 14.2 −100% |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 0.7 +1236% |
| Salt | 2.8 g | 0.1 +2154% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11660 Sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
whey permeate (milk), fat reduced cocoa powder (21%) maltodextrin, glucose syrup, coconut oil, milk chocolate (6%) (sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract), skimmed milk powder, stabilisers (e412, e466, e340, e339, e4521), barley malt extract, anti-caking agent (e551), flavouring, salt, milk proteins, sweetener (e955), emulsifier (e471). suitable for vegetarians. portions per pack: 21 nutrition information portion size: 10g /100g /10g 200ml (9) hot water
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5056357904190
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant Hot Chocolate?
Instant Hot Chocolate contains 383 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Instant Hot Chocolate?
Instant Hot Chocolate has 31 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: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — 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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