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Chocolate milk

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Common questions

Is Chocolate milk healthy?

Chocolate milk scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chocolate milk contains a significant amount of added sugars, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed regularly.

How processed is Chocolate milk?

Chocolate milk is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chocolate milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Cocoa count in its favor; Sugar, Emulsifiers are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Milk
Summary

This chocolate milk contains a significant amount of added sugars, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed regularly. Despite being minimally processed, the high sugar content is a concern, although it does provide some protein and fat. The absence of harmful additives or artificial ingredients helps maintain a moderate score.

Key ingredients 5

Milk
Good

Milk is a natural source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle function.

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Cocoa
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Milk solids
Neutral

Milk solids enhance creaminess and flavor but are processed ingredients derived from milk.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and dental issues if consumed in large amounts.

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Emulsifiers
Bad

Emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are artificial additives that some consumers prefer to avoid.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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