The Elf On the Shelf · Drink Mixes
Candy Cane Cocoa
A 2 ½ tbsp (35g) serving of Candy Cane Cocoa by The Elf On the Shelf has 140 calories, 27g of sugars and 90mg of sodium, as submitted by McSteven's Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2493293, record updated Dec 27, 2022).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2493293, available Mar 16, 2023; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that McSteven's Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 35g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 010532804182
- Category
- Drink Mixes
- Records
- 2 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other drink mixes
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 80% of the 3,705 drink mixes products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 50% of them.
Where the calories come from: 82% carbohydrate, 12% fat and 5% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among drink mixes: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 77.1 g | 50 g | 80% |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 250 mg | 50% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 0 g | 71% |
| Calories | 400 | 375 | 65% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 3,705 products, one per barcode.
Other cocoa in this aisle
765 of the 3,705 drink mixes products are named cocoa. Per 100 g their median is 400 calories, 536 mg of sodium and 5.7 g of protein; 158 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel Macchiato Hot Cocoa Coffee Mix SWISS MISS | 179 mg | 436 |
| Double Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix GHIRARDELLI | 146 mg | 333 |
| Cocoa Bomb Kit - White Melting Wafers, Cocoa Mix & Mini Marshmallows, Rainbow Sprinkles, Purple Icing Pen, Reusable Silicone Tray CRAFTY COOKING KITS | 145 mg | 491 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "cocoa", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SUGAR, WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK. COCOA POWDER (DUTCH) PROCESS), CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, GUAR GUM.
The statement lists 7 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Sugar, Whey, Nonfat Dry Milk. Cocoa Powder (dutch) Process). It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Dec 27, 2022), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement McSteven's Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2493293).
More The Elf On the Shelf drink mixes
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippey's, Peppermint Cocoa | 400 | 74.29 g | 314 mg |
| Santa's Chocolate Cocoa | 400 | 74.29 g | 314 mg |
| Chocolate Flavor Cocoa | 400 | 74.29 g | 243 mg |
| Mug Set | 400 | 60 g | 850 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in The Elf On the Shelf Candy Cane Cocoa?
140 per 2 ½ tbsp (35g) serving, and 400 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in The Elf On the Shelf Candy Cane Cocoa?
90mg per serving (4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record McSteven's Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Dec 27, 2022. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov