Hot Chocolate calories
A Grande Hot Chocolate (16 fl oz) has 370 calories, 37 g of sugar (about 9 teaspoons) and 25 mg of caffeine, according to Starbucks' published nutrition.
Hot Chocolate nutrition by size
| Size | Calories | Sugar | Fat | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande (16 fl oz) | 370 | 37 g | 16 g | 14 g | 25 mg |
Standard recipe, US menu, checked against starbucks.com on October 19, 2026. Includes whipped cream.
Full nutrition, Grande
- Calories370
- Total fat16 g
- Saturated fat10 g
- Total carbohydrate43 g
- Total sugars37 g
- Protein14 g
- Sodium160 mg
- Caffeine25 mg
How it compares
Among the 5 hot chocolate & more drinks in our calculator, the Hot Chocolate ranks highest for calories at its standard size. The range runs from 200 calories (Steamed Milk) to 370 calories (Hot Chocolate).
Lighter options
- Skip the whipped cream. It's included in the number above; ask for no whip to lower calories and saturated fat.
- Cold Milk: 260 calories, 25 g sugar at the same size.
- Steamed Milk: 200 calories, 19 g sugar at the same size.
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Caffeine
The Grande has 25 mg of caffeine, 6% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites as not generally linked to negative effects in most healthy adults. Add up your day with our caffeine calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Hot Chocolate?
A Grande has 370 calories.
How much sugar is in a Hot Chocolate?
A Grande has 37 g of total sugars, about 9 teaspoons.
How much caffeine is in a Hot Chocolate?
A Grande has 25 mg of caffeine.
How much protein is in a Hot Chocolate?
A Grande has 14 g of protein.
More hot chocolate & more
- Steamed Milk200 cal, Grande
- Cold Milk260 cal, Grande
- Pistachio Crème330 cal, Grande
- Vanilla Crème350 cal, Grande
Source: Starbucks US menu and nutrition information (starbucks.com), checked October 19, 2026. NutriCalc Hub is independent and not affiliated with Starbucks. How we calculate.