Beverages, rich chocolate, powder
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A rich, dark chocolate powder designed to dissolve into hot milk or water, creating a luxuriously smooth and intensely chocolatey beverage. It delivers a deep, roasted cocoa flavor with a velvety texture, offering a significant carbohydrate and sugar boost per serving.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its pure, uncomplicated chocolate indulgence and the comforting ritual of stirring up a warm, frothy cup. Its versatility allows it to be the base for everything from a simple drink to a mocha or a dessert sauce.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 80g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and is a concern for those monitoring sugar intake. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or fat (like milk or a handful of nuts) to slow absorption, or use a smaller portion mixed into a larger volume of unsweetened milk.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains cocoa flavonoids, which are antioxidants
- A convenient source of instant comfort and warmth
- Offers a more intense chocolate flavor than pre-made mixes
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The process of making a rich powder often involves 'Dutching,' where cocoa beans are treated with an alkaline solution to neutralize their natural acidity, resulting in a darker color and mellower flavor.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.3 g |
| Energy | 372 kcal |
| Energy | 1556 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 5.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 93.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 81.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 909 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 16.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 218 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 0.00 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 636 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 13.6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 1.8 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 54.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.4 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 18.2 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.8 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1365 ug |
| Retinol | 1365 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4545 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 12.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 12.3 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 364 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 9.1 ug |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 9.1 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 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 |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 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
How is this different from regular cocoa powder?
This is a pre-mixed beverage powder, typically containing cocoa, sugar, and sometimes milk solids or stabilizers. Unsweetened cocoa powder is pure ground cocoa and is not sweet on its own.
Can I use it for baking?
Yes, but remember it contains significant sugar. You may need to reduce the sugar called for in your recipe to balance the sweetness.
Why does it sometimes clump?
The sugar and cocoa particles can absorb moisture from the air. Sifting the powder before use or making a smooth paste with a small amount of warm liquid first can prevent lumps.
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 3.72 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 81.8 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:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.