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Nesquik Nesquik Chocolate Drink Powder
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Nesquik Nesquik Chocolate Drink Powder

Nesquik
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nesquik Nesquik Chocolate Drink Powder is a familiar, sweet chocolate powder sold in the powdered drink aisle or near breakfast cereals and powdered milks in American supermarkets. You'd typically find it on shelves alongside hot cocoa mixes, instant drink mixes, and pancake syrups, often near kid-oriented breakfast items. It fits quick breakfast runs, back-to-school shopping, or last-minute snack restocks for households with children. The brand leans into family and kid-focused positioning: nostalgic for adults who grew up with it, playful and convenient for parents and caregivers, and marketed as a simple way to make chocolate milk at home. Package copy emphasizes approachable health halos like 'no high fructose corn syrup' and 'no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives,' plus portion guidance and SmartLabel transparency, though it is not organic or whole-food certified. Labeling and promotional language skew toward fun, practicality, and reassurance rather than clinical health claims. In plain processing terms, this is a manufactured powder blend: sugar and alkalized cocoa form the base, with added soluble corn fiber and small amounts of emulsifier and natural flavor to improve taste, mouthfeel, and solubility. Sensory experience is instantly recognizable — fine, free‑flowing brown powder that dissolves into milk to produce a sweet, creamy chocolate drink with a smooth but slightly gritty finish if not fully stirred; aroma is sweet cocoa-forward. Packaging (small 10 oz container) is designed for countertop use or pantry shelf storage; ritual involves a measured scoop or two tablespoons stirred or shaken into 8 oz of milk, often as a quick breakfast, after-school treat, or cozy bedtime drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 19
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein1g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, SUGAR,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, SOLUBLE, CORN, FIBER,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SPICE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is an industrially formulated powder high in added sugar and containing ingredients like alkalized cocoa, soluble corn fiber, emulsifiers, and natural flavors, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Nesquik Nesquik Chocolate Drink Powder

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! It has some sugar (12 grams per 2 tablespoons), which is on the higher side for a drink, but it's also low in calories and fat. If you're looking for a sweet treat or a fun addition to smoothies, it can fit into a balanced diet without too much fuss.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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