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.
Check priceChoose 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.
Check priceSide by side
| Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) | Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Flavor | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Ease | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $3 | $7 |
| Size | 6-8 packets | 27.7 oz canister |
| Cost per unit | about 40-50¢ per packet | about 25¢ per oz |
| Type | Hot cocoa mix | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Milk chocolate | Milk chocolate |
| Make with | Water or milk | Water or milk |
| Best for | Kids, nostalgia and the lowest price per cup | Big 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