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Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder Drink Mix, about  43 Servings, 20.1oz
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Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder Drink Mix, about 43 Servings, 20.1oz

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

What You Should Know

Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder is a familiar, family-oriented beverage mix that you’ll typically find in the grocery aisle with other drink mixes, powdered milk substitutes, and breakfast enhancers — often shelved near hot cocoa, powdered coffee creamers, and child-focused cereals. Packaged in a bright, plastic canister with a scoop and clear serving guidance, it markets itself as an easy, kid-friendly way to make chocolate milk: two tablespoons stirred into eight ounces of low-fat milk. This product fits breakfast routines, after-school snacks, lunchbox add-ins, casual entertaining and movie-night treats, or anytime a quick sweet, chocolatey drink is desired. Brand positioning leans into nostalgia and family appeal; Nesquik is presented as an American classic aimed at parents and children, emphasizing fun, convenience, and a trusted legacy rather than gourmet craft. Label language creates approachable health halos — claims like no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or high fructose corn syrup are prominent — but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list is short but dominated by added sugar. In plain terms the powder is a highly processed mix: refined sugar, alkalized cocoa, soluble corn fiber and small amounts of emulsifier and flavoring. Sensory details evoke a fine, brown powder that dissolves into creamy, sweet chocolate milk; when stirred it yields a smooth, slightly viscous drink, though under-stirring can leave a faint graininess. Rituals around it are simple and tactile — scoop, stir, sip — and the packaging and flavor aim to recreate comforting childhood moments in a quick, reliable format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 38
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?

Contains industrial ingredients (soluble corn fiber, emulsifier) and is dominated by added sugar and processed cocoa, indicating ultraprocessed status under NOVA. The product is a manufactured formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder Drink Mix, about 43 Servings, 20.1oz

When it comes to Nesquik, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. It's a fun treat with 60 calories per serving, but it does have 12 grams of added sugars. If you're looking for a sweet boost now and then, it fits the bill, but if you're aiming for a low-sugar lifestyle, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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