Chocolate Egg Cream

Chocolate Egg Cream is a classic American fountain drink, not a food dish, originating in New York City. It's a simple, refreshing beverage made by mixing chocolate syrup, cold milk, and seltzer water, creating a frothy, bubbly texture. Despite its name, it contains no eggs or cream.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is high in carbohydrates from sugar in the syrup and lactose in the milk, with minimal protein and fat. A typical serving provides around 150-200 calories, primarily from simple sugars, and offers some calcium from the milk.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	34 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Iron	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'Egg Cream' is a historical misnomer, possibly a corruption of the Yiddish phrase 'echt cream' (meaning 'genuine cream'), and it represents a piece of New York deli culture. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a sugary treat that became a nostalgic comfort food rather than a health-focused beverage.