Calories in Hot chocolate / cocoa, NFS
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Hot chocolate / cocoa, NFS contains 72 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (248 g) provides about 179 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from fat and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 10% 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 | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 12 g | |
| Protein C | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 34 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.096 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 9.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 61 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.08 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 69 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 124 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 13%
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 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.031 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 | 0.032 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 34 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 82.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 3 mg |
| Theobromine C | 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry milk, low fat (1%) | 69 | 3.1 g | 12.3 g | 0.89 g |
| Strawberry milk, fat free (skim) | 61 | 3.2 g | 12.1 g | 0.09 g |
| Yogurt, liquid | 74 | 3.7 g | 12.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Yogurt tube | 81 | 4.3 g | 13.7 g | 1 g |
| Strawberry milk, whole | 86 | 3 g | 11.8 g | 3 g |
| Strawberry milk, reduced fat (2%) | 71 | 3.2 g | 10.7 g | 1.8 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 |
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 72 kcal. 1 cup (248 g): about 179 kcal. 1 fl oz (31 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in hot chocolate / cocoa?
Hot chocolate / cocoa contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in 1 cup (248 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in hot chocolate / cocoa?
Hot chocolate / cocoa has 13.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 12 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hot chocolate / cocoa?
Hot chocolate / cocoa contains 1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.61 g is saturated (3% 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 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hot chocolate / cocoa?
100 g contains 66 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, NFS has 72 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 2705472. 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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