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Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts by Trader Joe's provides 526 kcal per 100 g, with 57.9 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 44% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Hot chocolate category and comes in a 5.36 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 piece (38g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 526 kcal | 200 kcal | 444 +18% | |
| Total fat | 31.6 g | 12 g | 15% | 18.9 +67% |
| Saturated fat | 18.4 g | 7 g | 35% | 9.7 +89% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9 g | 22 g | 8% | 50.4 +15% |
| Total sugars | 57.9 g | 22 g | 40.3 +44% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 9.5 −100% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 16.8 −69% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 1.2 −87% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 14 Hot chocolate products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other hot chocolate
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SWEET WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER]) MILK CHOCOLATE DROPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), MARSHMALLOWS (GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP [CORN, WHEAT] SUGAR, WATER, PORK GELATIN, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), FOR COLOR (PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, SPIRULINA EXTRACT, FRUIT JUICE), NATURAL FLAVOR
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5.36 oz
- Serving size
- 1 piece (38g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00746298
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts?
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts contains 526 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1 piece (38g)).
How much sugar is in Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts?
Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts has 57.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mexican Style Hot Cocoa Melts contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of nuts, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 1, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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