Carbonated beverage, chocolate-flavored soda
FDC 171921fl oz (31 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 5 · -24 vs Beverages medianChocolate-flavored soda scores 5 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low-band result that ranks it 47th of 60 in Beverages. It carries no standout vitamin or mineral levels worth flagging, its flavor coming from cocoa extract layered over a fairly light carbonated base.
It's served chilled over ice as a novelty soft drink, closer in spirit to root beer or cream soda than to real hot chocolate. At 42 calories per 100 g it's lighter than most soft drinks, and there's no sodium or sugar figure flagged as high here, so the honest caveat is that, like most sodas, it offers flavor without real nutritional substance; limeade, frozen concentrate, prepared with water is a listed alternative that scores higher in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.31 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171921Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Limeade, frozen concentrate, prepared with waterDensity 6 vs 5Lemonade, frozen concentrate, pinkDensity 6 vs 5Malt beverage, includes non-alcoholic beerDensity 6 vs 5Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Chocolate-flavored soda is a carbonated soft drink flavored with cocoa or chocolate syrup, sold bottled, canned, or poured from a soda fountain. It is usually served chilled over ice on its own, but it also turns up as the base for an ice cream float, gets a splash of cream for a richer drink, or is blended into milkshakes to add fizz and a deeper chocolate note.
Buy it in sealed bottles or cans and refrigerate after opening, since carbonated drinks go flat within a day or two once exposed to air. At 42 calories and 10.7 grams of sugar per 100 grams, it runs lighter than many regular sodas, and its sodium content is minimal at just 4mg per 100 grams. That combination makes it an easy occasional treat that will not meaningfully add to sodium intake, even if it is still a sweetened soft drink rather than an everyday beverage.
Frequently asked questions about carbonated beverage
How many calories are in chocolate-flavored soda?
42 calories per 100 grams.
Is chocolate soda low in sodium?
Yes, it has just 4mg of sodium per 100 grams.
How is chocolate soda served?
It's typically served chilled over ice, or used in floats and milkshakes for extra fizz and flavor.