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Chocolate drink calorie calculator
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Estimates use typical USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Brands differ: check labels for chocolate, mixes and plant milks.
Calories in common hot chocolate ingredients
| Ingredient | Calories | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup whole milk | 149 | 12 g |
| 1 cup oat milk | about 120 | about 7 g |
| 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa | 24 | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp sugar | 48 | 13 g |
| 1 oz dark chocolate (70%) | about 170 | about 7 g |
| 1 oz milk chocolate | about 150 | about 15 g |
| ¼ cup mini marshmallows | about 40 | about 7 g |
| 2 tbsp whipped cream (canned) | about 15 | under 1 g |
A typical packet of hot cocoa mix has 100-160 calories before you add milk.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a cup of hot chocolate?
Homemade with whole milk: about 250-350. With a packet and water: about 100-160. Café versions with whipped cream often top 400.
Does hot chocolate have caffeine?
A little: about 5-25 mg per cup from cocoa solids, versus about 95 mg in a cup of coffee.