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Calories in hot chocolate

Hot chocolate has about 77 kcal per 100 g. A typical portion (1 mug, 250 g) is about 193 kcal, with 7.5 g protein, 25 g carbs and 7 g fat.

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1 mug · 250 g

193kcal

Protein7.5 g
Carbs25 g
Fat7 g

One portion is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day, the reference used on food labels.

per 100 g

Energy77 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbs10 g
Fat2.8 g

Where the energy comes from

16% from protein · 52% from carbs · 33% from fat

Portions at a glance

  • Half · 125 g96 kcal
  • One · 250 g193 kcal
  • One and a half · 375 g289 kcal
  • Two · 500 g385 kcal

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Hot chocolate is cocoa or melted chocolate whisked into hot milk and sweetened, a cosy winter drink at home and in cafés. These numbers are for a simple homemade-style mug made with milk.

Café versions with whipped cream, marshmallows or syrups come out noticeably higher than a plain mug.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a portion of hot chocolate?

A typical portion of hot chocolate (1 mug, 250 g) has about 193 kcal. Per 100 g it is about 77 kcal, so a bigger or smaller portion scales with its weight.

How much protein is in hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate has about 3 g of protein per 100 g, or about 7.5 g in a typical portion.

Values per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (approx.). Recipes and portions vary; these are estimates.