Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) vs Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

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Quick verdict

Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) is cheaper to start ($3 vs $7).

Choose Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) if…

You’re kids, nostalgia and the lowest price per cup. Sweet, nostalgic and cheap, with a generous layer of mini marshmallows. Not rich, but it’s what many people grew up on, and kids love it.

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Choose Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix if…

You’re big households on a budget. Light and milky, and the cheapest per cup in a big canister. Fine for a crowd, but thin and very sweet.

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Side by side

Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows)Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
Our rating4.1/54.0/5
Flavor3.6/53.4/5
Richness & body3/52.9/5
Value4.9/54.9/5
Ease4.9/54.8/5
Typical price$3$7
Size6-8 packets27.7 oz canister
Cost per unitabout 40-50¢ per packetabout 25¢ per oz
TypeHot cocoa mixHot cocoa mix
StyleMilk chocolateMilk chocolate
Make withWater or milkWater or milk
Best forKids, nostalgia and the lowest price per cupBig households on a budget

Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows): pros & cons

  • Very cheap
  • Lots of marshmallows
  • Works with water
  • More sweet than chocolatey
  • Thin

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Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix: pros & cons

  • Lowest cost per cup
  • Big canister for crowds
  • Thin
  • Saccharine aftertaste

Read the full Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix review