Beverages, chocolate malt powder, prepared with 1% milk, fortified
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This is a classic, creamy chocolate malt beverage, offering a sweet, nostalgic taste with a smooth, slightly frothy texture from being prepared with milk. It's a comforting, energy-dense drink that provides a quick source of carbohydrates and a modest protein boost from the milk base.
Calorie split: 23% protein · 62% carbs · 15% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore its rich, comforting chocolate-malt flavor that evokes childhood nostalgia, and its versatility as a standalone drink, a base for smoothies, or a topping for desserts.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (7.81g per 100g) can cause blood-sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for those monitoring glucose. To counteract this, consume it in smaller portions alongside a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or peanut butter) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Quick energy source from carbohydrates
- Provides calcium and vitamin D from fortified milk
- Contains some protein for muscle support
- Convenient and satisfying snack or meal addition
- Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'malt' in chocolate malt powder comes from malted barley, which is germinated, dried, and ground, giving the drink its distinctive, toasty flavor profile beyond just chocolate.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.0 g |
| Energy | 57.0 kcal |
| Energy | 239 kj |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.97 g |
| Ash | 0.95 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g |
| Sucrose | 3.0 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 4.8 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 0.14 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 160 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 94.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 191 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 60.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 3.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 1.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.71 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 7.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 17.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.47 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 171 ug |
| Retinol | 171 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 570 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 13.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 12.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 100 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 1.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.63 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.13 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is chocolate malt powder the same as cocoa powder?
No. Chocolate malt powder is a pre-mixed blend containing cocoa, malted barley, sugar, and often other flavorings and fortifications. Pure cocoa powder is just ground cacao beans with most of the fat removed.
Can I make this with plant-based milk?
Yes, you can prepare it with any milk alternative like almond, soy, or oat milk. The nutrition profile will change based on the milk used, and it may lose some of the protein and calcium unless the alternative is fortified.
Is it suitable for a pre-workout drink?
It can be, due to its quick-digesting carbohydrates for energy. However, the sugar content might be high for some. A smaller portion or pairing it with a slower-digesting carb source could be a better strategy.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.57 kcal/g · 23% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 7.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.31 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.