Calories in Hot chocolate / cocoa, dry mix, made with water
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Hot chocolate / cocoa, dry mix, made with water contains 54 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 packet, reconstituted (248 g) provides about 134 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
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 | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.54 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 71 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 8.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.079 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.015 mg | 0.9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.05 µg | 2% |
| Choline C | 4.5 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 42 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 96 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.047 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.015 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 | 0.014 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 86.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 2 mg |
| Theobromine C | 43 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, dry, reconstituted, nonfat Dried or dry | 32 | 3.2 g | 4.6 g | 0.07 g |
| Whipped cream substitute, dietetic, made from powdered mix Dried or dry | 100 | 0.9 g | 10.6 g | 6 g |
| Milk, dry, reconstituted, whole Dried or dry | 76 | 4 g | 5.9 g | 4.1 g |
| Kefir, lowfat, strawberry, LIFEWAY | 62 | 3.4 g | 10.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Chocolate milk, NFS | 65 | 3.4 g | 11 g | 0.83 g |
| Chocolate milk, reduced sugar, low fat (1%) | 57 | 3.1 g | 8.9 g | 0.95 g |
| Chocolate milk, reduced fat (2%) | 76 | 3 g | 12.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, reduced fat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 76 | 3 g | 12.1 g | 1.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa?
100 g of dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa has 54 kcal. 1 packet, reconstituted (248 g): about 134 kcal. 1 fl oz (31 g): about 17 kcal. 1 cup (248 g): about 134 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa?
Dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 packet, reconstituted (248 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa?
Dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa has 11.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 8.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa?
Dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa contains 0.54 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.32 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in dried or dry hot chocolate / cocoa?
100 g contains 71 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 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 2705483. 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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