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Hot ChocolateMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Hot Chocolate (Small, Skim Milk) has 188 calories (787 kJ), with 9.8 g protein, 1.2 g fat and 32.4 g carbs per serve. That is about 9% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.2 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (Small, Skim Milk)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 787 kJ (188 kcal) |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Fat, total | 1.2 g |
| - saturated | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32.4 g |
| - sugars | 30.9 g |
| Sodium | 149 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Hot Chocolate sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small, Skim Milk | 188 | 787 | 9.8 | 1.2 | 32.4 | 0.8 | 30.9 | 149 |
| Small, Lactose Free Milk | 238 | 996 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 31.5 | 5.4 | 30.0 | 137 |
| Small, Soy Milk | 198 | 828 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 28.7 | 1.2 | 25.1 | 199 |
| Small, Almond Milk | 186 | 778 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 28.2 | 1.0 | 24.3 | 152 |
| Small, Oat Milk | 230 | 962 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 38.3 | 1.4 | 27.3 | 168 |
| Medium, Skim Milk | 303 | 1,268 | 17.1 | 1.8 | 51.1 | 1.3 | 49.0 | 250 |
| Medium, Lactose Free Milk | 394 | 1,648 | 14.9 | 13.6 | 49.4 | 9.8 | 47.3 | 228 |
| Medium, Soy Milk | 320 | 1,339 | 14.3 | 7.7 | 44.3 | 2.0 | 38.3 | 341 |
| Medium, Almond Milk | 298 | 1,247 | 6.6 | 9.4 | 43.4 | 1.6 | 36.9 | 259 |
| Medium, Oat Milk | 380 | 1,590 | 5.9 | 10.3 | 62.0 | 2.3 | 42.3 | 285 |
| Large, Skim Milk | 360 | 1,506 | 18.5 | 2.3 | 62.1 | 1.6 | 59.3 | 283 |
| Large, Lactose Free Milk | 453 | 1,895 | 16.3 | 14.3 | 60.4 | 10.2 | 57.6 | 261 |
| Large, Soy Milk | 377 | 1,577 | 15.6 | 8.3 | 55.1 | 2.3 | 48.5 | 377 |
| Large, Almond Milk | 355 | 1,485 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 54.3 | 1.9 | 47.0 | 293 |
| Large, Oat Milk | 438 | 1,833 | 7.1 | 10.9 | 73.1 | 2.6 | 52.4 | 319 |
Lowest: Small, Almond Milk at 186 kcal. Highest: Large, Lactose Free Milk at 453 kcal - a 267 kcal spread.
How it compares with other McDonald's hot drinks
Of the 19 hot drinks on the McDonald's menu, Hot Chocolate ranks 2nd of 19 for protein and is the 18th lowest in calories. The category average is 67 kcal, so this one is above average by 121 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelnut Latte (15 options) | 92 | 385 | 6.6 | 0.2 | 15.7 |
| Chai Latte (15 options) | 136 | 569 | 8.5 | 1.0 | 22.8 |
| Mocha (15 options) | 147 | 615 | 10.0 | 0.8 | 23.6 |
| Hot Chocolate (15 options) | 188 | 787 | 9.8 | 1.2 | 32.4 |
| Matcha Latte (15 options) | 213 | 891 | 7.7 | 0.2 | 36.9 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's hot drinks item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate at McDonald's ranges from 186 to 453 calories depending on the option. The Small, Skim Milk is 188 kcal (787 kJ).
How much protein is in McDonald's's Hot Chocolate?
9.8 g of protein in the Small, Skim Milk, which works out to 5.2 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
787 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 787 kJ is roughly 9% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's hot drinks it is the 18th lowest of 19. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Espresso at 0 kcal, and the highest-protein is Mocha with 10.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest drinks by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's hot drinks
Matcha Latte213 kcal · 7.7 g protein
Mocha147 kcal · 10.0 g protein
Chai Latte136 kcal · 8.5 g protein
Caramel Latte92 kcal · 6.6 g protein
Vanilla Latte92 kcal · 6.6 g protein
Hazelnut Latte92 kcal · 6.6 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.