Hot Chocolate Dairy Beverage
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and modified ingredients. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041271027181
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size240 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
2%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 8g
Calcium 300mg
23%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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.
Ingredients
7 listed · 1 flagged for reviewULTRA PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, CANE SUGAR, CREAM, OF: DARK COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAM.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hot Chocolate Dairy Beverage scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Of: Dark Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Milk, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 4,301 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Hot Chocolate Dairy Beverage's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Goats' Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Grade a Real Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Grass-Fed Whole Milk
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
100% Lactose Free Ultra-Pasteurized Whole Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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