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How much sugar is in a 16 oz Hot Chocolate?

16 oz Hot Chocolate
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size16 fl oz (473 mL)
Amount per serving
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g21%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 50g18%
Dietary Fiber 4g14%
Total Sugars 43g
Includes 39g Added Sugars78%
Protein 14g
Caffeine 25mg
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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At a glance

  • 43g total sugar ≈ 10.2 teaspoons.
  • 39g added sugar — 78% of the 50g daily value.
  • 370 calories and 25mg caffeine (6% of the 400mg/day guidance).

How to cut the sugar

  • Café hot chocolate is usually chocolate sauce plus whole milk plus whip — ~39g added sugar.
  • Skip the whipped cream and ask for fewer pumps of mocha sauce.
  • Made at home with cocoa powder and your own sugar, 10g of added sugar is plenty.

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Frequently asked questions

How much sugar is in hot chocolate?

A 16 oz café hot chocolate typically has ~43g of sugar (about 39g added) — comparable to a dessert — between the chocolate sauce, sweetened milk, and whipped cream.

Nutrition values are approximate, generic estimates for a typical version of this drink — not measurements of any specific branded product, and not lab-verified. Actual values vary by recipe, size, and preparation. This is general information, not dietary advice.