Chocolate Italian soda
Chocolate Italian soda is a sweet, fizzy beverage made by combining chocolate syrup with carbonated water, often topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream. It is a popular treat in Italian-American cafes and soda fountains, offering a creamy, bubbly twist on classic chocolate milk. The drink is typically served over ice in a tall glass.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate, high-sugar beverage with minimal protein or fiber, providing a quick energy boost. A typical serving contains around 250-350 calories, with most calories coming from added sugars and fat from the whipped cream.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 40 IU |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the Italian-American adaptation of the 'soda' fountain tradition, blending European-style syrups with American carbonation. Nutritionally, it is essentially a dessert drink, offering little beyond calories and a small amount of calcium from the dairy.
