Original drinking chocolate by Cadbury

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Original drinking chocolate

by Cadbury 500 in Instant chocolate powders Barcode 5000312000687
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Original drinking chocolate by Cadbury provides 404 kcal per 100 g, with 73 g of sugars and 6.4 g of protein. That is 61% 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 500 pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.4 g · Moderate
Sugars
73 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 404 kcal 299 +35%
Total fat 5.8 g 5.5 +5%
Saturated fat 3.4 g 3.2 +5%
Carbohydrates 76 g 53.1 +43%
Total sugars 73 g 45.5 +61%
Added sugars 72.9 g 45.8 +59%
Dietary fiber 9.3 g 6.9 +35%
Protein 6.4 g 6.9 −7%
Salt 0 g 0.3 −94%

Category average across 678 Instant chocolate powders products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other instant chocolate powders

Calories higher 10%
Sugars higher 26%
Salt lower 11%
Saturated fat higher 28%
Protein top 37%
Fiber top 22%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa powder, acidity regulator (potassium carbonates), flavouring

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
500
Sold in
France, Lebanon, Spain, United Kingdom
Barcode
5000312000687

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original drinking chocolate?

Original drinking chocolate contains 404 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Original drinking chocolate?

Original drinking chocolate has 73 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Original drinking chocolate healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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