I often drink Hot Chocolate - Does Hot Chocolate contain Caffeine?

Answer 1

So how much caffeine is actually in a piece of chocolate? The amount will vary according to the manufacturer, but on the average, one ounce of dark chocolate contains roughly twenty milligrams of caffeine. One ounce of milk chocolate contains about six milligrams of caffeine. Many people do not consider white chocolate to be a true chocolate because it does not include chocolate liquor. White chocolate only contains trace amounts of caffeine, if any.


How does chocolate compare with other foods and drinks that have caffeine? A twelve ounce can of Coca Cola Classic contains slightly over thirty-four milligrams of caffeine. Drinking a twelve ounce serving of Sunkist Orange soda will give you forty-two milligrams. Diet Coke contains a little more caffeine, almost forty-seven milligrams per twelve ounce serving. So far, both light and dark chocolate remain far behind, and we have not even gotten to the heavy stuff yet. Eight ounces of brewed coffee can contain up to one hundred and thirty-five milligrams of caffeine. On a per ounce basis, chocolate has a lot less caffeine than other "addictive" foods and drinks.


So what attracts chocolate lovers to chocolate if not the caffeine? It is something that scientists cannot quantify. Chocolate apparently is popular because of cultural influences, and probably more importantly to us true chocolate lovers, the sensuality of eating the treat. I wonder if the scientists knew that the ancient Aztecs considered chocolate to be an aphrodisiac. In any case, there is something about chocolate and the way that it "melts" as you eat it that cannot be matched by any other sweet. Also, the way that a chocolate covering tastes in contrast to the strawberry that it surrounds cannot be beat. A good piece of fudge can send someone into chocolate Nirvana.


So, if you enjoy chocolate, you do not need to be worried about its caffeine content unless caffeine in an off itself is a problem for you. And, there is chocolate on the market that has had its caffeine removed. Just so that you know, there are some positive things that you can tell yourself about chocolate as you are indulging. For example, chocolate includes vitamins A1, B1, C, D, and E. A one ounce piece of cheddar cheese contains more cholesterol than a 1.65 ounce bar of chocolate. Chocolate also has minerals including potassium, calcium, and iron. Dark chocolate is high in chromium. Actually, who cares? May I have another piece, please?

In the table below you will find that hot chocolate mixes will contain about 5 mg of caffeine.

The following information is from Bowes and Church's Food values of
portions commonly used, by Anna De Planter Bowes. Lippincott, Phila.
1989. Pages 261-2: Caffeine.

Candy:

Chocolate mg caffeine
baking choc, unsweetened, Bakers--1 oz(28 g) 25
german sweet, Bakers -- 1 oz (28 g) 8
semi-sweet, Bakers -- 1 oz (28 g) 13

Choc chips
Bakers -- 1/4 cup (43 g) 13
german sweet, Bakers -- 1/4 cup (43 g) 15

Chocolate bar, Cadbury -- 1 oz (28 g) 15
Chocolate milk 8oz 8

Desserts:
Jello Pudding Pops, Choc (47 g) 2
Choc mousse from Jell-O mix (95 g) 6
Jello choc fudge mousse (86 g) 12

Beverages
3 heaping teaspoons of choc powder mix 8
2 tablespoons choc syrup 5
1 envelope hot cocoa mix 5

Dietary formulas
ensure, plus, choc, Ross Labs -- 8 oz (259 g) 10
Cadbury Milk Chocolate Bar

Answer 2

Chocolate contains caffeine.

Answer 3

Most do, as chocolate itself contains caffeine. It's a very small amount though. Nowhere near what you'd get in a cup of coffee.

Answer 4

yes. If you look in the box, not the pouch, the sugar in grams or the percentage index should give you an indication of how much sugar is in it. Caffeine is in cocoa powder and chocolate. I would suggest drinking hot apple cider of hot tea ( green tea) which have lower sugar contents, antioxidants, and there good for you anyway!

Answer 5

Herbal teas (no actual tea such as black, green or white), warm milk flavored with creams/syrups used for flavoring coffees- you can get reduced or sugar free (homemade is yummy such as peppermint, vanilla or almond extract in milk, even a sprinkle of cinnamon or cloves) sometimes I add molasses or brown sugar, hot cider (no sugar added kind if using packets, there is still sugar but what is naturally in an apple) I get fresh pressed and find it heats well, Wassail (a citrus splashed spiced cider, google a recipe, experiement with different ones until you find a fit, don't buy a mix), mix half OJ half cranberry juice and warm it up like cider (again no added sugars), and plenty of coffee substitues such as Ecco, Roma, Postum, Pero, Oskri, Cafix, Inka, Teecino, etc they are usually made from rye, barley, chicory, carob, or any combo and can be found in most grocery stores or health foods stores or international food stores, try a few until you find a brand you like or get a recipe and make your own.

Answer 6

Chocolate contains caffine, so I would assume that Hot Chocolate does as well. I suppose they might make a decaf variety like with coffee.

Answer 7

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Warm milk is supposedly good, but others will say cold milk. I have a belief it is dairy products and have found, milk (hot or cold) cheese or ice cream all do the trick. My guess is that if there is a recent change, it is that in your mind that is affecting you at getting to sleep, and often nothing will help.

Answer 8

In the event that it's a fruit it includes seeds, otherwise it's a vegetable. And vegetables are usually grown in the ground while fruits are grown in trees.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

yes it does, unless it states specifically on the container that it is caffine free.

It will vary by company. I have called the company number on the canister, and asked.