Calories in Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate has about 180 calories per 1 mug (8 fl oz) (250 g), or 72 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 4.5 g protein, 34.8 g carbs and 2.5 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Hot chocolate / cocoa, NFS). Source: USDA FDC #2705472
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 mug (8 fl oz) (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.9 g | 34.8 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g | 30 g |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 165 mg |
About Hot Chocolate
Cocoa made with milk and sugar. An 8-ounce mug is about 180 kcal; coffee-shop hot chocolates come in 12–20 oz cups and often have whipped cream on top.
Tip: Whipped cream adds about 50–100 kcal. Making it with unsweetened cocoa and skim milk roughly halves it.
Burn off 180 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking40 min
- Running16 min
- Cycling23 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in hot chocolate?+
About 180 kcal per 1 mug (8 fl oz) (250 g), or 72 kcal per 100 g.
Is hot chocolate high in protein?+
Not really — 1 mug (8 fl oz) gives about 4.5 g protein, only 10% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from carbs.
Is hot chocolate good for weight loss?+
Hot chocolate is low in calories (72 kcal per 100 g), so it fits a weight-loss diet easily. Watch what gets added on top, which often carries more calories than the dish itself.
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