Calories in Hot chocolate / cocoa, made with whole or reduced fat (2%) milk
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Hot chocolate / cocoa, made with whole or reduced fat (2%) milk contains 91 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (248 g) provides about 226 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in flavored milk, reduced fat on FoodFactly, where the median is 73 kcal per 100 g across 12 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 15.2 g | |
| Protein C | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 68 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.42 µg | 18% |
| Choline C | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 102 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 95 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.45 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 1.7 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 15%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.7 gin the lowest quarter of flavored milk, reduced fat (median 3.1 g)
- Sugars15.2 gin the top quarter of flavored milk, reduced fat (median 9.4 g)
- Fat1.5 gin the lowest quarter of flavored milk, reduced fat (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.9 gin the lowest quarter of flavored milk, reduced fat (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium60 mgabove the median for flavored milk, reduced fat (median 59 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.33 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.047 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 68 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 78.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 3 mg |
| Theobromine C | 30 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Hot chocolate / cocoa
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, vanilla, low fat. | 85 | 4.9 g | 13.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Yogurt, vanilla, low fat, fortified with vitamin D | 85 | 4.9 g | 13.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Yogurt, NS as to type of milk or flavor | 93 | 4.6 g | 15.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Yogurt, NS as to type of milk, fruit | 93 | 4.6 g | 15.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Yogurt, low fat milk, fruit | 93 | 4.6 g | 15.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Yogurt, NS as to type of milk, flavors other than fruit | 82 | 4.5 g | 13 g | 1.4 g |
| Yogurt, low fat milk, flavors other than fruit | 82 | 4.5 g | 13 g | 1.4 g |
| Milk shakes, thick vanilla | 112 | 3.9 g | 17.8 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hot chocolate / cocoa?
100 g of hot chocolate / cocoa has 91 kcal. 1 cup (248 g): about 226 kcal. 1 fl oz (31 g): about 28 kcal.
How much protein is in hot chocolate / cocoa?
Hot chocolate / cocoa contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.8 g in 1 cup (248 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other flavored milk, reduced fat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.1 g).
How many carbs are in hot chocolate / cocoa?
Hot chocolate / cocoa has 16.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 15.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hot chocolate / cocoa?
Hot chocolate / cocoa contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.9 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hot chocolate / cocoa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hot chocolate / cocoa?
100 g contains 60 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does hot chocolate / cocoa have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, hot chocolate / cocoa, made with whole or reduced fat (2%) milk has 91 kcal, while hot chocolate / cocoa, dry mix, made with water has 54 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705473. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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