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Mars Hot Chocolate
Cacao maigre en poudre à l'arome de caramel
Mars Hot Chocolate by Mars provides 378 kcal per 100 g, with 74 g of sugars and 4.6 g of protein. That is 63% 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 140 g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 cuillères à café = 20 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | 76 kcal | 299 +26% | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 5.5 −46% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 3.2 −53% |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 16 g | 6% | 53.1 +51% |
| Total sugars | 74 g | 14.8 g | 45.5 +63% | |
| Added sugars | 67.9 g | 13.6 g | 27% | 45.8 +48% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 0.9 g | 2% | 6.9 −33% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 +60% |
*% 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
Sucre, cacao maigre en poudre 20%, dextrose, extrait de malt d'_orge_, arôme de caramel, émulsifiant E322, antiagglomérant E551, sel.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 140 g
- Serving size
- 4 cuillères à café = 20 g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 5056357914472
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mars Hot Chocolate?
Mars Hot Chocolate contains 378 kcal per 100 g and about 76 kcal per serving (4 cuillères à café = 20 g).
How much sugar is in Mars Hot Chocolate?
Mars Hot Chocolate has 74 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mars Hot Chocolate healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Mars Hot Chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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