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Lighter hot chocolate
Instant hot chocolate with sugar and sweetener
Lighter hot chocolate by Tesco provides 19 kcal per 100 g, with 1.9 g of sugars and 0.8 g of protein. That is 96% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cocoa powder for beverages with sugar category and comes in a 270g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 211ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 40 kcal | 353 −95% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1.1 g | 1% | 6.9 −93% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 4% | 4.2 −90% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g | 5.3 g | 2% | 62.6 −96% |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g | 4 g | 50.9 −96% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1.5 g | 5% | 8.2 −91% |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1.7 g | 3% | 7.1 −89% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 −79% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 61 Cocoa powder for beverages with sugar products on Foodmetria. Values are for the prepared product.
Compared with other cocoa powder for beverages with sugar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whey Powder (_Milk_), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder 21%, Dried Skimmed _Milk_, Glucose Syrup. Cocoa Powder 6%, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Polydextrose, Thickeners (Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Salt, Flavouring, _Milk_ Proteins, Anti-caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Stabiliser (Potassium Phosphate), Sweetener (Sucralose).
- Allergens
- Milk
- May contain traces
- Soybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 270g
- Serving size
- 211ml
- Labels & certifications
- Low or no sugarLow sugarVegetarianReduced sugar30% less sugarRainforest Alliance
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059697390005
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lighter hot chocolate?
Lighter hot chocolate contains 19 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (211ml).
How much sugar is in Lighter hot chocolate?
Lighter hot chocolate has 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lighter hot chocolate healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Lighter hot chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lighter hot chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. It may also contain traces of 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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