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Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate
Instant low calorie hot chocolate drink made with sugar and sweetener
Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate by Sainsbury's provides 19 kcal per 100 g, with 2.1 g of sugars and 0.7 g of protein. That is 95% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Instant chocolate powders category and comes in a 250g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 11 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 2 kcal | 299 −94% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 5.5 −91% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.2 −88% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 0.3 g | 0% | 53.1 −95% |
| Total sugars | 2.1 g | 0.2 g | 45.5 −95% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 6.9 −93% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 6.9 −90% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.3 −67% |
*% 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. Values are for the prepared product.
Compared with other instant chocolate powders
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whey powder (cows' _milk_), Fat reduced cocoa powder 25%, skimmed cow' _milk_ powder 12%, sugar 10%, glucose syrup, coconut oil, polydextrose, thickener (guar gum, carrageenan), salt, maltodextrin, milk protein concentrate (cows' _milk_), flavouring, sweetener (sucralose), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), stabiliser (potassium phosphate).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Serving size
- 11 g
- Labels & certifications
- Fair tradeVegetarianWith sweeteners
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01682793
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate?
Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate contains 19 kcal per 100 g and about 2 kcal per serving (11 g).
How much sugar is in Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate?
Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate has 2.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Low Calorie Instant Hot Chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Low Calorie 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 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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