Soft drink, chocolate flavored
Common food
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This is a sweet, carbonated beverage with a distinct chocolate flavor, offering a smooth, creamy mouthfeel despite its thin, liquid consistency. It delivers a quick burst of energy primarily from its 10.7g of sugar per 100g, with virtually no protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the nostalgic, comforting taste of chocolate in a refreshing, fizzy format, making it a fun, indulgent treat. It's often enjoyed as a novelty or a sweet pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and crashes, offering little nutritional satiety. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates
- Offers a convenient chocolate flavor in liquid form
- Contains no fat or cholesterol
- Low in calories compared to many dairy-based chocolate drinks
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Chocolate-flavored soda was a popular 'health tonic' in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often marketed for its supposed restorative properties.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 89.2 g |
| Energy | 42.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.10 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 50.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.16 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 2.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 63.0 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 |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is chocolate-flavored soft drink the same as chocolate milk?
No. Chocolate milk is dairy-based, contains protein and fat, and is typically not carbonated. Chocolate-flavored soft drink is a sweetened, carbonated water with chocolate flavoring and no dairy nutrients.
Does it contain real chocolate or cocoa?
Most commercial versions use artificial or natural chocolate flavoring rather than significant amounts of real cocoa, which contributes to the lack of fiber and protein.
Is it a good post-workout drink?
It is not ideal. While it provides quick carbs, it lacks the protein needed for muscle repair and the electrolytes for rehydration. A dedicated sports drink or chocolate milk would be more effective.
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 0.42 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 10.7 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: 0.08 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.