Hot cocoa — nutrition facts and gut health info
Beverages

Hot cocoa

Also called: hot cocoa, hot chocolate, cocoa, garam cocoa, hot coco, hot-chocolate, hot cocao

Hot cocoa is that cozy, ghar wali drink you reach for on a rainy evening, after school, or when the AC is too cold and you want something warm in your hands. Made with milk, cocoa and a little sugar, it’s rich, chocolatey and feels like a small dessert in a mug.

180.2 kcal
6.8g Protein
18.4g Carbs
9.2g Fat

Per 1 cup (200g)

Calorie Breakdown

15%
40%
45%
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Per cup (200g) Per 100g
Calories 180.2 kcal 90.1 kcal
Protein 6.8g 3.4g
Carbohydrates 18.4g 9.2g
Fat 9.2g 4.6g
Fiber 0g 0g
Sugar 18g 9g
Micronutrients (per 100g)
Sodium 24.2 mg
Calcium 113.66 mg
Iron 0.31 mg
Vitamin C 3.62 mg
Folate 13.79 µg

What Goes Into It

Per serving (1 cup)

Milk 180g
Cocoa 7.5g
Sugar 10g

gastroenterology Gut Health Insight

This hot cocoa is gentle on the stomach because milk gives it protein and calcium, while cocoa adds a little natural bitterness and polyphenols. But since it has no fiber and some sugar, it won’t really feed your gut bacteria much, so it’s more of a comfort drink than a gut-friendly one. If you want to make it easier on digestion, keep it lukewarm and try adding a pinch of cinnamon or using less sugar so it feels lighter after a meal.

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Nutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values are approximate and may vary with preparation method.