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Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate contains 303 kcal, 41.8g of sugar (10.5 teaspoons) and 0mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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White Hot Chocolate
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Medium)
303 kcal
0.38g
41.8g
10.5 tsp
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11.5g
Whole milk (Medium)
328 kcal
0.38g
41.8g
10.5 tsp
—
11.5g
Skimmed milk (Medium)
278 kcal
0.38g
41.8g
10.5 tsp
—
11.5g
Oat drink (Medium)
343 kcal
0.45g
37.6g
9.4 tsp
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3.3g
Coconut drink (Medium)
261 kcal
0.35g
37.6g
9.4 tsp
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5.4g
Soya drink (Medium)
273 kcal
0.38g
38.8g
9.7 tsp
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10.5g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate contains 41.8g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium (10.5 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
41.8g 139%
41.8g 139%
41.8g 139%
41.8g 174%
41.8g 220%
Teaspoons
10.5 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate contains 0.38g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
0.38g 6%
0.38g 6%
0.38g 6%
0.38g 8%
0.38g 13%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Calories by portion: Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
303 kcal 15%
303 kcal 12%
303 kcal 16%
303 kcal 20%
303 kcal 23%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Saturated fat by portion: Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
6.1g 31%
6.1g 20%
6.1g 31%
6.1g 34%
6.1g 38%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains white chocolate sauce with sugar, milk solids and emulsifiers — ultra-processed. Cannot be made dairy-free even with plant milk.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Steamed semi-skimmed milk, white chocolate sauce (sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, emulsifiers, natural vanilla flavouring). Small, Medium, Large. NOTE: Cannot be made dairy-free even with plant milk alternatives.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate
Milk
Present
Wheat / Gluten
Not present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
Costa prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently asked questions
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee White Hot Chocolate contains 303 kcal — 15% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. Calories vary with milk choice — use the calculator above for your exact combination.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 41.8g of sugar — 10.5 teaspoons. This single drink meets or exceeds the adult free sugar limit of 30g per day. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 0.38g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 6% of the adult daily limit.
White Hot Chocolate contains approximately 0mg of caffeine — it is caffeine-free. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
White Hot Chocolate is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
White Hot Chocolate contains: Milk. Costa prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
White Hot Chocolate is classified as NOVA 4. Contains white chocolate sauce with sugar, milk solids and emulsifiers — ultra-processed. Cannot be made dairy-free even with plant milk.
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Source: Source: Costa Coffee UK Store Allergen and Nutrition Guide 30 April – 26 August 2026 (costa.co.uk). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
