Beverages, chocolate powder, no sugar added
FDC 174824tbsp (11 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 85 · +56 vs Beverages medianThis chocolate drink powder also scores 85 of 100, Strong, ranking 5 of 60 beverages against a category median of 29. Its richest nutrients are minerals: magnesium at 98 percent of the Daily Value, calcium at 70 percent, vitamin C at 61 percent, and potassium at 36 percent, all per 100 grams.
Despite the 'no sugar added' name, the powder itself is high in sodium at 500 milligrams per 100 grams and in sugars at 27.3 grams per 100 grams, figures worth checking before stirring a heaping spoonful into milk. A tablespoon serving is about 11 grams, so those per-100-gram numbers shrink considerably once mixed into an actual cup of milk.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.1 g | 33% |
| Sugars | 27 g | |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 410 mg | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 55 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 39 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174824Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Unsweetened chocolate powder is used mainly for hot cocoa and baking: whisked into hot milk it becomes a cup of cocoa, and folded into batter it adds chocolate flavor to brownies, cakes, and cookies without contributing sweetness of its own. Because it is fine and prone to clumping, it dissolves best when first whisked with a small splash of hot liquid into a smooth paste before the rest of the milk is added. Since no sugar is added, a sweetener such as sugar, honey, or a sugar substitute is typically stirred in separately to taste, which makes it easy to control how sweet the final drink or bake turns out.
Store it airtight in the pantry away from moisture and heat so it does not clump or pick up other odors. Calories look high at 350 per 100 grams, but a typical tablespoon serving is only about 11 grams, so a mug of cocoa uses a small fraction of that. Per 100 grams it also supplies about 98% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 70% for calcium, and 61% for vitamin C, and it is worth noting the sodium runs higher than plain cocoa at 500 milligrams per 100 grams, so anyone watching sodium closely should check the label before using it heavily.
Frequently asked questions about beverages
How many calories are in chocolate powder?
350 calories per 100 grams, though a typical tablespoon serving is only about 11 grams.
Is chocolate powder a good source of magnesium?
Per 100 grams it supplies about 98% of the Daily Value for magnesium, along with 70% for calcium.
How do you use unsweetened chocolate powder?
Whisk it into hot milk for cocoa, blend into smoothies, or use it in baking, adding sweetener separately since none is included.