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Sweet, popular with children, mixed with milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Nesquik Cocoa Powder (20 g) has 76 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
76
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Protein 5% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (extra small) | 5 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 76 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 114 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 180 g | 684 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
Nesquik Cocoa Powder is a sweetened cocoa drink mix, not plain cocoa. Its ingredient list can vary by country and product version, so the package in your market is the best source for its exact ingredients.
Yes, Nesquik Cocoa Powder can be mixed into cold milk. For fewer lumps, stir it first with a small splash of milk to make a smooth paste, then add the rest and mix well.
A typical serving is about two medium tablespoons, or 20 g, mixed into milk. Start with less if you prefer a milder drink, since the powder is sweetened, and adjust the amount to taste.
Yes, Nesquik Cocoa Powder may contain a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine from cocoa. It is not comparable to coffee as a caffeine source, but people who are especially sensitive may prefer to have it earlier in the day.
Not as a direct one-for-one substitute. Nesquik Cocoa Powder is sweetened, while many baking recipes call for unsweetened cocoa; using it can make the result sweeter and less chocolatey, so the recipe’s sugar and cocoa need adjusting.
Yes, Nesquik Cocoa Powder makes a quick hot chocolate when stirred into warm milk. Mix the powder with a little warm milk first, then add the rest; very hot liquid can make undissolved powder harder to blend smoothly.
Yes, you can mix Nesquik Cocoa Powder with water. The drink will taste thinner and less creamy than one made with milk, and a plant-based milk alternative can provide a more milk-like texture.
Nesquik Cocoa Powder is itself a sweetened powder used to make chocolate-flavored milk. It is different from unsweetened cocoa, while other chocolate milk powders may have different recipes, sweetness, and ingredients.
Yes, adults can drink Nesquik Cocoa Powder mixed with milk. It is a sweetened, ultra-processed drink mix, so it is better treated as a flavored drink rather than a replacement for plain milk or unsweetened cocoa.
Keep opened Nesquik Cocoa Powder tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Moisture can make the powder clump, so use a dry spoon and follow the storage directions printed on the package.
Vitamins
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.24mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.5mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
80mg · 2% DV
Sodium
16mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 76 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (20 g):
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Nesquik cocoa powder is a sweetened powder mix made to turn milk into a chocolate-flavoured drink. Unlike plain, unsweetened cocoa, it is designed to taste sweet straight from the glass, and is often bought for children or for an easy cocoa drink at home.
Stir it into cold milk or dissolve it in warm milk for a cosy drink; it is also commonly served at breakfast or as an after-school snack. The cocoa flavour is gentle, the sweetness is prominent, and the powder blends readily into milk. Its nutritional profile is largely carbohydrate-based: it contains 85 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. For a less sweet cup, use a smaller spoonful and pair it with fruit or a simple breakfast.
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.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.