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Nesquik Lowfat Chocolate Milk, 14 Fl Oz
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Nesquik Lowfat Chocolate Milk, 14 Fl Oz

Nesquik
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
14g
Protein
39g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nesquik Lowfat Chocolate Milk (14 fl oz) is a familiar, single-serve chocolate milk positioned as a quick breakfast or snack option. In a supermarket you'll find it in the refrigerated dairy case or on a chilled endcap near other flavored milks, drinkable yogurts, and kids' beverages — often shelved beside other ready-to-drink chocolate milks, protein milks, and juice boxes. It reads as a family-friendly, nostalgia-forward product aimed at children, parents packing lunches, and adults looking for a sweet, easy treat; marketing leans on the brand's long history and the tagline of being made with “100% real milk,” plus added vitamins A and D. The label plays up health-oriented cues — “lowfat,” “more calcium,” and vitamin fortification — alongside bright, kid-oriented branding and chocolate imagery; there is no organic certification and the product includes both natural and artificial flavors. From a processing standpoint, this is a manufactured, shelf-stable ready-to-drink milk with added sugar and stabilizers. Sensory-wise it pours smooth and slightly thin compared with whole chocolate milk, with a pronounced sweet chocolate flavor, a lightly chalky cocoa finish from alkalized cocoa, and a creamy mouthfeel courtesy of added gums and cellulose; the small bottle or carton is meant to be shaken then sipped on the go. Rituals include morning breakfast with cereal, an after-school reward, or a grab-and-go refreshment on car rides. It sits in American grocery culture as a convenient, comforting indulgence — familiar, sweet, and engineered for consistency and shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars39g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein14g
* 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

Lowfat, Milk,, Sugar,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Cellulose, Gel,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Carrageenan,, Salt,, Gellan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, D3..

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 added sugar, flavorings, and multiple stabilizers/emulsifiers (carrageenan, gellan gum, cellulose gum) and is a ready-to-drink formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nesquik Lowfat Chocolate Milk, 14 Fl Oz

Healthy can mean different things to different people! This chocolate milk packs a decent protein punch with 14g per serving, which is great for refueling after a workout or a busy day. However, it also has 39g of total sugars, including 18g of added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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