Does hot cocoa have more caffeine than coffee?

Hot cocoa is often advertised as a healthier, caffeine-free option to coffee. But the truth is that hot cocoa does contain caffeine. One serving of hot cocoa made with 1-3 cups of milk has about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of brewed coffee. Hot cocoa also has a few other chemicals in it that can have an effect on the body.

Is hot cocoa more caffeine than coffee?

There is a misconception that cocoa powder and hot cocoa contain more caffeine than coffee. While it is true that a small amount of cocoa powder is about 20% caffeine, this is because cocoa powder contains more caffeine per gram than coffee. For example, 100 grams of cocoa powder only has about 20 milligrams of caffeine, while 100 grams of coffee has 100 milligrams.

Does hot cocoa have more caffeine than hot coffee?

In general, hot cocoa does have more caffeine than hot coffee. A 240-calorie mug of hot cocoa has about 12 milligrams of caffeine, while a cup of coffee with the same amount of coffee has about 50 milligrams of caffeine. Hot cocoa also has more sugar than coffee. A hot cocoa made with milk and sugar contains about 150 milligrams of sugar while a hot coffee with the same amount of sugar has 65 grams of sugar.

Does hot cocoa have more caffeine than coffee brewed?

There are approximately 6 milligrams of caffeine in a single mug of hot cocoa, while coffee has approximately 65 milligrams in an equal amount. That’s around the equivalent of about two cups of coffee.

Does hot cocoa have more caffeine than coffee with milk?

If you like your hot cocoa sweetened, the amount of caffeine in cocoa powder can vary. A single cup of unsweetened cocoa powder contains about 20 milligrams of caffeine, about the same amount as two cups of coffee. A single cup of hot cocoa made with milk will contain about 30 milligrams of caffeine, the same amount as a small cup of black coffee.