Dutch Chocolate Milk (Chocomel)
The famous yellow national drink (De enige echte Chocomel): thick chocolate-and-cocoa milk drunk ice-cold in summer or hot with cream in winter. It has a medium glycemic index (≈50) thanks to the protein and fat in the milk, but it is rich in fast added sugars.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
For active people and athletes: a small glass after hard exercise quickly replenishes glycogen and provides protein for recovery, but it is not suitable as an everyday drink for inactive people.
Best preparation methods
Choose the lighter version labelled Chocomel 0% suiker or halfvol; it gives the same rich, thick chocolate taste with half the sugar and calories.
Important Nutritional Note
Cocoa provides antioxidants such as flavonoids, but the added sugars in the regular drink make it a high-energy drink that calls for strict moderation for people with diabetes and insulin resistance.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 24 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 22.4 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.8 g | 1.6 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Milk & dairy drinks with a glycemic index (6), it ranks 6 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch Chocolate Milk (Chocomel) good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 200 g portion gives 168 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Dutch Chocolate Milk (Chocomel) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 50 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 200 g portion has a glycemic load of 11.2 (Medium), so it is best combined with protein or fibre-rich vegetables.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dutch Chocolate Milk (Chocomel)?
A typical 200 g portion of Dutch Chocolate Milk (Chocomel) provides about 168 kcal, 6.8 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 4.8 g fat and 1.6 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.