1 cup (medium) of Plain Hot Cocoa (240 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 54 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.9 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 51 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Plain Hot Cocoa Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

8.7g

· 3% DV

Protein

2.2g

· 4% DV

Fat

1.2g

· 2% DV

Fiber

1.1g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 16% · Fat 20%

Plain Hot Cocoa Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.12mg · 9% DV

B12

0.2µg · 8% DV

0.23mg · 5% DV

0.03mg · 3% DV

Minerals

Calcium

85mg · 9% DV

Phosphorus

62mg · 9% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

180mg · 5% DV

How Nutritious Is Plain Hot Cocoa?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

43/ 100

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.

Plain Hot Cocoa Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Plain Hot Cocoa

To burn the 54 calories in 100 g:

🚶

13min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

6min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

7min

Cycling

🏊

6min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Plain Hot Cocoa Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally 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.

Does Plain Hot Cocoa Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Plain Hot Cocoa Good For?

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

Plain Hot Cocoa Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.07g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).

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7 kcal

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20 kcal

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1 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plain Hot Cocoa

How many calories are in plain hot cocoa?

Plain hot cocoa contains 54 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 8.7 g of carbohydrates, 2.2 g of protein, and 1.2 g of fat.

What is the glycemic index of plain hot cocoa?

Plain hot cocoa has a glycemic index of 51. It also contains 1.1 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026