Mexican style hot cocoa
Mexican style hot cocoa provides 400 kcal per 100 ml, with 40 g of sugars and 13.3 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dehydrated beverages category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (15 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 60 kcal | 312 +28% | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 6 +66% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 5.8 +71% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g | 10 g | 4% | 61.5 +8% |
| Total sugars | 40 g | 6 g | 41.6 | |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 5.3 +26% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 5.4 +146% |
| Salt | 2.7 g | 0.4 g | 1.5 +76% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2460 Dehydrated beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- High fiber
- 6.7 g fiber per 100 ml (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other dehydrated beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Nonfat dry milk, sugar, corn syrup solids, cocoa (processed with alkali), coconut oil, modified whey, salt, contains less than 2% of: maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavor, sodium caseinate, mono - and diglycerides, potassium phosphate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (15 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041220076796
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican style hot cocoa?
Mexican style hot cocoa contains 400 kcal per 100 ml and about 60 kcal per serving (1 cup (15 ml)).
How much sugar is in Mexican style hot cocoa?
Mexican style hot cocoa has 40 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mexican style hot cocoa healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Mexican style hot cocoa vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mexican style hot cocoa contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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