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Chocolate flavor is a food additive used in desserts and beverages, typically made from cocoa and vanilla extracts.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Chocolate flavor (4 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 4 g
11
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 0% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 4 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 10 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 25 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 50 g | 135 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate flavoring is an ingredient used to give foods or drinks a chocolate-like taste and aroma. It may contain cocoa and vanilla extracts, but formulations vary, so the ingredient list is the reliable way to see what a particular product contains.
No, chocolate flavoring does not replace cocoa powder. It adds flavor but not cocoa’s bulk, color, or thickening effect, so a recipe that calls for cocoa still needs cocoa or another suitable chocolate ingredient.
Add chocolate flavoring sparingly to the batter, frosting, or filling, then taste if the recipe allows. Its strength varies by product, and too much can make baked goods taste artificial or overpower other flavors.
Yes, chocolate flavoring can be stirred into coffee. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste; flavoring adds a chocolate note but may not sweeten the drink, so sweeten it separately if desired.
Not necessarily. Chocolate flavoring is a broad term for products designed to provide chocolate-like flavor, while chocolate extract refers to an extract-based flavor product. Ingredients and strength differ, so they may not work in equal amounts.
Yes, chocolate flavoring can add aroma to hot chocolate, but it does not replace the cocoa or melted chocolate that gives the drink its body. Stir it in gradually after preparing the drink and adjust to taste.
Sometimes, but not always. Some chocolate flavorings use cocoa or cocoa-derived ingredients, while others rely on flavor compounds; the name alone does not tell you which, so check the product’s ingredient list.
Yes, chocolate flavoring can be mixed into a smoothie for a chocolate-like taste. Blend in a small amount first and taste before adding more; flavoring provides aroma, not the richness or texture of chocolate.
It can become less noticeable during prolonged baking, especially at high temperatures. For a stronger chocolate aroma, use it in a frosting or filling, or add it to a component that is mixed in after baking.
Keep chocolate flavoring tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Follow the storage directions on its packaging, since some products have specific refrigeration instructions, and use it by the stated date.
Vitamins
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
0.2mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.4mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.8mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 11 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (4 g):
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Chocolate flavor is an ingredient used to give desserts and drinks a chocolate-like taste. It may be made with cocoa and vanilla extracts, and is used for flavour rather than as a substitute for chocolate or cocoa in recipes.
Its sweet, cocoa-like aroma works well in milk drinks, cakes, puddings and other desserts. In places where flavoured milk and homemade baking are common, a little can add a familiar chocolate note without changing a recipe much. Nutritionally, it is mostly carbohydrate, with little protein or fibre, so it contributes more flavour than nourishment. Use it sparingly and adjust any added sweetener to suit the recipe.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.