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Calories in Trader Joes Hot chocolate peppermint
140Calories
| Amount Per 3 tbsp, dry mix | |||
| Calories | 140 Kcal (586 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7g | 11% | |
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| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% | |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 18g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 15g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.
Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 3.2, PointsPlus: 4, SmartPoints: 7
WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
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4 tsp of sugars per serving
This includes both naturally occurring and added sugars. According to the USDA, every man woman and child in the US consumes approximately 80 pounds of caloric sweeteners per year! That works out to 25 tsp of sugars per day, or 400 extra calories!
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More than 20% of daily saturated fat
Not all fats are created equal. Saturated fats are the ones responsible for bad cholestrol buildup in our blood vessels, as well as contributing to coronary disease.
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Learn about coconuts & saturated fat
Coconuts and coconut oil have been vilified due to the high saturated fat content. However, the main saturated fat in coconut oil and coconut milk is lauric acid, which is not as harmful, if at all, compared to saturated fats from animal sources. More research is required before we can recommend using coconut oils on an everyday basis, but a having a jar of coconut oil at home is probably not going to harm you.
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For dieters: FoodPoints value is 4
* FoodPoints are calculated by Fooducate based on fats, carbs, fiber, and protein. They are not an endorsement or approval of the product or its manufacturer. The fewer points - the better.
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Highly Processed!
This product is highly processed. If you'll take a look at its ingredient list, you'll discover new words to add to your vocabulary. Many of theses ingredients are required to increase the shelf life of the product and improve the flavor that disappears when food is not fresh.
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Contains glycerides
Mono and diglycerides are commonly used in processed foods to maintain stability in liquid products and "improve" quality in baked goods. These glycerides could be created using both hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils or animal fats. In theory, this may transfer a small amount of trans fats into the product. The glycerides are synthesized into phosphates by reacting with phosphorus pentoxide, a potential environmental hazard. But that's only part of the problem . . . The presence of mono and diglycerides should discourage you from buying a product for more than just these reasons: their inclusion in a product indicates that it is industrially processed. Choose products without mono and diglycerides not only for health reasons, but because you are getting a better quality food item overall.
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Natural flavors added. Learn why
Companies add flavorings to make products taste better. They are created in a lab and the formulations are guarded as trade secrets. Flavorings can compensate for flavor loss during processing, substitute for ingredients, lower production costs and increase shelf stability. Natural flavorings are more expensive to source than artificial flavors, but tend to be better received by consumers. People sensitive to MSG, vegans, vegetarians and those with allergies should pay special attention to the phrase "natural flavorings" since glutamates, animal products or allergens may be the source of natural flavors. You can always contact the manufacturer for more information.
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Learn about soy lecithin, found here
Lecithins are oily substances that occur naturally in plants (soybeans) and animals (egg yolks). Soy lecithin possesses emulsification properties. This means it can keep a candy bar “together” by making sure that the cocoa and the cocoa butter don’t separate. It is also used in bakery items to keep the dough from sticking and to improve its ability to rise.
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Learn about the Trader Joe's brand
Trader Joe's claims the following for all products under the "Trader Joe's" brand name: The finest quality, natural ingredients. NO artificial flavors, colors or preservatives NO genetically modified ingredients NO MSG NO added Trans Fats
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RECIPE: Real Hot Cocoa!
Pre-packaged hot chocolate is filled with sugar - in fact in nearly all pre-mixed hot chocolate, sugar is the first ingredient. There's nothing wrong with an occasional treat, but . . . You can make your own hot cocoa for healthier, tastier, fresher and less expensive real hot cocoa. You can also control the amount of sweetener added. To make two cups (mugs) of hot cocoa on the stove top: 1.) Take a half a cup of milk (4 oz) - add one teaspoon of cocoa powder and one sugar teaspoon equivalent of sweetener (varies among sweeteners). Heat on the stove top, stirring until the powder and sweetener are dissolved. 2.) Stir in another half cup of milk, water or a combination of both (4 oz) to taste and heat. Add no more than one teaspoon of cocoa powder and no more than one teaspoon (or equivalent) of sweetener per 4 oz milk/water. Stir until mixed well. To make two cups (mugs) of hot cocoa in the microwave: 1.) Heat milk. Mix one part cocoa with one part sweetener into the hot milk. Stir until well-mixed. *Note: No matter how much you mix, some cocoa will settle on the bottom.
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
7%
of RDI* (140 calories) 28 g
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Cal: 7 %
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Fat: 10.8 %
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Carb: 6 %
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Prot: 2 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (51.8%)
- Fat (45.3%)
- Protein (2.9%)
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