Nestlé Aero Hot Chocolate nutrition

One mug (24g powder, made with water)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)1 allergen NPM Score (2018): 19, higher is less healthy

Figures from Nestlé UK product page, collected by Boone. Free sugar calculated by Boone. Last checked 17 October 2026. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Traffic lights, per one mug (24g powder, made with water)Colours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow

Energy97 kcal5% of RI1,709 kJ, 406 kcal per 100g

Fat1.9gMedium3% of RI7.9g per 100g

Saturates1.5gHigh8% of RI6.4g per 100g

Sugars13.1gHigh15% of RI54.6g per 100g

Salt0.24gMedium4% of RI1g per 100g

Colours use the Food Standards Agency front-of-pack thresholds per 100g. RI is the adult reference intake.

How much

Who is eating

97kcal8% of the day

Where the calories come from

8%71%18%

ProteinCarbsFat

!Free sugar is the one to watch: 69% of their daily limit in one mug (24g powder, made with water).

CaloriesEnergy97 kcal8%

Reference 1,291 kcal

Free sugarHigh13.1g69%

Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)

Saturated fatWithin limit1.5g11%

Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age

SaltWithin limit0.24g8%

Limit 3g (NHS)

FibreTarget1g6%

Target 15g

ProteinTarget2.1g

No set target for this age

One mug (24g powder, made with water) of Aero Hot Chocolate. Figures from Nestlé; portion figures calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow

Total sugar13.1gin one mug (24g powder, made with water), from the label

Free sugar13.1gCalculated by Boone. 3.3 teaspoons

3.3 teaspoons of free sugar in one mug (24g powder, made with water)One teaspoon is 4g.

13.1g free sugar from added sugar and syrups

Sugar in milk and whole or dried fruit is not free sugar. NHS →

13.1g as a share of the NHS daily maximum

The NHS free sugar limit is 19g a day at age 4 to 6, 24g at 7 to 10 and 30g from 11. There is no limit for under 4s: they should avoid free sugar.

Against other Nestlé drinks

#5 of 7 Nestlé drinks for least free sugar per portion.

Sorted by free sugar per portionHow

Nesquik Chocolate Milkshake 209g bar, 136 kcal7.3g Nesquik Hot Chocolate 209g bar, 136 kcal7.3g Nesquik Banana Milkshake 209g bar, 136 kcal7.9g Nesquik Strawberry Milkshake 209g bar, 136 kcal7.9g Aero Hot Chocolate 24g bar, 97 kcal13.1g S.Pellegrino Aranciata 330g bar, 63 kcal14.5g S.Pellegrino Limonata 330g bar, 76 kcal14.9g

Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from NestléNestlé Nesquik Chocolate Milkshake (made with semi-skimmed milk) →7.3g free sugar per portion, 5.8g less. 136 kcal.More from Nestlé

Every Nestlé product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow 2018 guidance on GOV.UK →

1925 negative points
− 6 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 19, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →

19-20 best possible4 and above: less healthy40 worst possible

Higher is less healthy; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy under this model. How the score works →

#7 of 7 Nestlé drinks for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.

Score breakdown: +25 negative, −6 positive+

Negative points+25

Energy 1,709 kJ per 100g+5 of 10

Saturated fat 6.4g per 100g+6 of 10

Free sugars 54.6g per 100g+10 of 10

Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list

Salt 1g per 100g+4 of 10

Positive points−6

Fibre 4g per 100g−6 of 10

Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 00 of 5

Too little fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds to score

Protein 8.6g per 100g−5 of 5

Not counted, see below

Protein not counted. With 25 negative points, its 5 protein points are not counted. Why →

Final score: 25 − 619

What is in it

11 ingredients; 5 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

6 basic, 5 orange

Ingredients11 ingredients, 5 orange

sugarfat-reduced cocoa powder (25%)glucose syrupskimmed milk powdercoconut oillactosenatural flavouringsodium bicarbonatecitric acidxanthan gumsalt

No added vitamins or minerals

The ingredient list does not include any fortification.

How processed is it?

NOVA group 4

1 Unprocessed

2 Ingredients

3 Processed

4 Ultra-processed

Group 4 because the ingredient list includes the industrial ingredients below. Added vitamins and minerals are not counted. How NOVA works →

4 types of industrial ingredient+

Modified starches and sugars →glucose syrup Flavourings →natural flavouring Acidity regulators →sodium bicarbonate, citric acid Thickeners and gelling agents →xanthan gum

Allergens

1 contain13 not listed

MilkContains

CeleryNot listed

Cereals containing glutenNot listed

CrustaceansNot listed

EggsNot listed

FishNot listed

LupinNot listed

MolluscsNot listed

MustardNot listed

NutsNot listed

PeanutsNot listed

SesameNot listed

SoybeansNot listed

Sulphur dioxide and sulphitesNot listed

Check the pack. Contains is taken from the ingredient list. May contain warnings are not shown here, and recipes change.

Full nutrition by portion

Per 100g as sold, and per portion.

Per	100g	One mug (24g powder, made with water)
Energy	406 kcal	97 kcal
Fat	7.9g	1.9g
of which saturates	6.4g	1.5g
Carbohydrate	72.4g	17.4g
of which sugars	54.6g	13.1g
Free sugar (Boone)	54.6g	13.1g
Fibre	4g	1g
Protein	8.6g	2.1g
Salt	1g	0.24g

Quick answers

How many calories are in Nestlé Aero Hot Chocolate?+

97 kcal in one mug (24g powder, made with water). Per 100g it is 406 kcal.

How much sugar is in Nestlé Aero Hot Chocolate?+

One mug (24g powder, made with water) has 13.1g of sugar, and Boone calculates 13.1g of it is free sugar, about 3.3 teaspoons. That is 69% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 44% of the 30g adult limit.

Is Nestlé Aero Hot Chocolate good for children?+

One mug (24g powder, made with water) gives 1g of fibre and 69% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Nestlé Nesquik Chocolate Milkshake (made with semi-skimmed milk) has 7.3g of free sugar per portion.

Is Nestlé Aero Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes modified starches and sugars, flavourings, acidity regulators, thickeners and gelling agents.

What is the nutrient profile score of Nestlé Aero Hot Chocolate?+

19 on the UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018, calculated by Boone per 100g. Scores run from -20 to 40; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy.

Where the figures come from

Source. Nestlé UK product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from Nestlé’s published figures. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Calculated by Boone. Free sugar, portion figures, traffic lights and the nutrient profile score. Labelled where they appear.

Limits. NHS free sugar and salt limits by age; UK reference intakes for adults.

Full methodology →UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 →NOVA food processing →

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