Beverages, rich chocolate, powder
FDC 173182tbsp (11 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 88 · +59 vs Beverages medianThis rich chocolate drink powder scores 88 of 100, Strong, and ranks 3rd of 60 in Beverages, well clear of the category's median of 29. Per 100 g it carries vitamin A at 151% DV, iron at 91% DV, vitamin E at 82% DV, and calcium at 70% DV, all excellent.
It is meant to be whisked into milk or hot water for a cocoa drink, not eaten straight from the tin, and fortification is doing real work on those percentages. The trade-off is stated plainly in the numbers: sodium runs high at 636 mg per 100 g and sugar even higher at 81.8 g per 100 g, so portion size matters more than usual with this one.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 372 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% |
| Carbohydrate | 93 g | 34% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 82 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% |
| Iron | 16 mg | 91% |
| Magnesium | 218 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 55 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 1360 µg | 151% |
| Vitamin E | 12 mg | 82% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 9 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173182Original 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
This rich chocolate powder is a stir-in drink mix, the kind spooned into a glass of milk to make chocolate milk or into hot milk for a cup of cocoa. It dissolves easily and delivers an intense, sweet chocolate flavor rather than the bitterness of unsweetened cocoa, which is why recipes call for it by the tablespoon rather than measuring it like baking cocoa. Beyond drinks, a spoonful can be whisked into whipped cream, drizzled as a quick syrup base, stirred into oatmeal or yogurt for a chocolate note, or dusted over cut fruit for a simple dessert.
Store the powder in its sealed canister in a cool, dry pantry, since moisture will cause it to clump, and reseal it tightly after each use. A tablespoon (11 grams) is a modest amount in practice, though the numbers here are given per 100 grams: 81.8 grams of sugar and 93 grams of carbohydrate at that scale, with no protein or fat, and 636 milligrams of sodium. It's really a flavoring and sweetener rather than a food to build a meal around, best thought of as the ingredient that turns a plain glass of milk into chocolate milk or a mug of hot cocoa on a cold morning.
Frequently asked questions about beverages
How do you use rich chocolate powder?
Stir a spoonful into cold or hot milk to make chocolate milk or cocoa, or use it to flavor whipped cream, oatmeal, or yogurt.
Does chocolate drink powder contain protein or fat?
No, per 100 grams this powder has 0 grams of protein and 0 grams of fat; it is mostly sugar and carbohydrate.
How should chocolate drink powder be stored?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place, since it can clump if it picks up moisture.