Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based
FDC 167711cup (244 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 37 · +8 vs Beverages medianThis whey and milk based chocolate drink scores 37 of 100, a Low band that still ranks 23rd of 60 among beverages measured. It's a carbohydrate-led drink at just 49 calories per 100 g, without a standout nutrient dense enough to register in this scoring, though it stays comparatively low in sodium at 91 mg per 100 g.
It's meant to be sipped cold like a flavored milk, a single cup (244 g) at a time, the way you might use chocolate milk as a light snack or dessert pairing. With sugar at 8.68 g and protein at just 0.64 g per 100 g, it reads closer to a soft drink than a protein-rich dairy option, so it's best treated as an occasional pour rather than an everyday staple.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.31 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 8.7 g | |
| Protein | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 0.98 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 21 g | |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.81 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 146 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167711Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
This is a ready-to-drink chocolate flavored beverage made from a whey and milk base, served chilled straight from the fridge as an everyday drink, a post-workout refreshment, or a small treat alongside breakfast. It can be poured over ice for a longer, colder drink, blended with a banana or ice cubes into a quick shake, or stirred into coffee, hot cereal, or oatmeal to add a chocolate note without reaching for a separate syrup or powder. Because it's already sweetened and flavored, it also works as a simple mix-in for pancake batter or a quick pudding rather than needing extra cocoa or sugar added.
Choose refrigerated cartons and check the date on the package before buying, shake or stir well before serving since cocoa solids can settle at the bottom, and refrigerate after opening, using it within the timeframe printed on the label rather than leaving it out on the counter. At just 49 calories per 100g, about 120 calories in a full 244g cup, and only 91mg sodium per 100g, it fits easily into a low-calorie, low-sodium pattern of drinking. Protein is modest at 0.64g per 100g, so despite the whey base it isn't a meaningful protein source in a normal serving, and the 8.68g sugar per 100g comes from the added chocolate flavoring, making this better suited to an occasional treat drink poured over ice than a daily nutritional staple relied on for protein.
Frequently asked questions about beverages
How many calories are in this chocolate whey and milk drink?
It has 49 calories per 100g, or about 120 calories in a 244g (1 cup) serving.
Is this drink low in sodium?
Yes, at 91mg sodium per 100g it fits comfortably within a low-sodium diet.
How should it be served?
Chill it and shake or stir before pouring, since the cocoa solids can settle, then drink it cold as-is or over ice.