Hot Cocoa Mix, homemade, Ghirardelli Recipe

Hot Cocoa Mix, homemade, Ghirardelli has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 20.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirable a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Beverage.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Hot Cocoa Mix, homemade, Ghirardelli has been given a composite ranking of 49, and in moderation.