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Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, 12oz of Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate contains 200 kcal, 28g of sugar (7 teaspoons) and 10mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (12oz)
200 kcal
0.28g
28g
7 tsp
30.5g
8g
Skimmed milk (12oz)
162 kcal
0.28g
28g
7 tsp
31g
8g
Whole milk (12oz)
234 kcal
0.28g
28g
7 tsp
30g
8g
Oat drink (12oz)
210 kcal
0.34g
23.5g
5.9 tsp
36.5g
1.5g
Soya drink (12oz)
182 kcal
0.28g
22g
5.5 tsp
28.5g
6.5g
Almond drink (12oz)
167 kcal
0.25g
21.5g
5.4 tsp
27.8g
1.8g
Rice-coconut drink (12oz)
177 kcal
0.23g
22g
5.5 tsp
29.5g
0.9g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate
Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate contains 28g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, 12oz (7 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Pret A Manger 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, 12oz
28g 93%
28g 93%
28g 93%
28g 117%
28g 147%
Teaspoons
7 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate
Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate contains 0.28g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, 12oz. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Pret A Manger 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, 12oz
0.28g 5%
0.28g 5%
0.28g 5%
0.28g 6%
0.28g 9%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate
Calories by portion: Pret A Manger 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, 12oz
200 kcal 10%
200 kcal 8%
200 kcal 10%
200 kcal 13%
200 kcal 15%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate
Saturated fat by portion: Pret A Manger 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, 12oz
3.4g 17%
3.4g 11%
3.4g 17%
3.4g 19%
3.4g 21%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains chocolate powder with emulsifiers and flavourings — ultra-processed.
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.
Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
A Semi-skimmed milk, 12oz of Pret A Manger Hot Chocolate contains 200 kcal — 10% 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, 12oz contains 28g of sugar — 7 teaspoons. This drink provides more than half the adult daily free sugar allowance. 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, 12oz contains 0.28g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 5% of the adult daily limit.
Hot Chocolate contains approximately 10mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Hot Chocolate is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Hot Chocolate contains: Milk. Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Hot Chocolate is classified as NOVA 4. Contains chocolate powder with emulsifiers and flavourings — ultra-processed.
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Source: Source: Pret A Manger UK official nutrition data (pret.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
