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Hot Chocolate (Medium)
McDonald's

Hot Chocolate (Medium)

Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian
380
Calories
10g
Protein
53g
Carbs
170mg
Sodium
Allergens
MilkSoy
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A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 380 cal = 380 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

7%
Sodium170mg
45%
Sat Fat9g
90%
Sugar45g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts
Calories
380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
15g19%
Saturated Fat
9g45%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg10%
Sodium
170mg7%
Total Carbohydrates
53g19%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
45g
Protein
10g20%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
44.7 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.4 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
11.8 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
380 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.6 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Mix
Nonfat Dry Milk, Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Whey, Sweet Dairy Whey, Corn Syrup Solids, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Maltodextrin, Contains Less Than 2%: Cellulose Gum, Sodium Caseinate, Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono and Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor. CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY.
Whole Milk
Milk, Vitamin D3 Added. CONTAINS: MILK.
Whipped Cream
Cream, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 1%: Mono-And Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80, Beta Carotene (Color), Natural (Dairy and Plant Sources) and Artificial Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) to Protect Flavor. Whipping Propellant (Nitrous Oxide). CONTAINS: MILK.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate healthy?

The McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate earns a Nom Score of C (53/100). Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate?

The McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate has 380 calories, with 10g protein, 53g carbs, 45g sugar, and 170mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate?

The McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate is made from 3 components: Hot Chocolate Mix, Whole Milk, Whipped Cream. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with McDonald's if you have celiac disease.

Is the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate vegetarian or vegan?

The McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate lists 3 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oil (trans fat), artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Medium Hot Chocolate?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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