USDA Standard Reference · Sweets
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168143, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 356
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 5.3g
- Proteingood source · 11% DV
- 78.2g
- Carbshigh · 28% DV
- 2.4g
- Fatlow · 3% DV
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix contains 356 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 5.3g of protein, 2.4g of fat, and 78.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 37% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix is fiber-rich, with 6.1g of dietary fiber per 100g.
- 5.3g
- protein per 100g
- Top 63%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 356
- calories per 100g
- 6.1g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix contains 356 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 5.3g of protein, 2.4g of fat, and 78.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 6.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix is catalogued there as FDC ID 168143, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Sweets" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix reads as good fiber source, low fat, sugar free, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Sweets group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
At 22% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Potassium, K (27% DV).
Note: at 2838mg per 100g (123% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
356 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix compares to Sweets
Per 100 g, against the average across all sweets foods in USDA FoodData Central.
72% Higher in protein than 72% of sweets on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Sweets group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix ranks on protein
Its 5.3g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
5 37th percentile higher than 37% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix sits among Sweets
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 306 Sweets foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix: 72nd protein percentile, 45th calorie percentile among Sweets foods
Read the chart as text
- Snacks, fruit leather, pieces: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 45
- Candies, white chocolate: Protein percentile 75, Calorie percentile 92
- Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy: Protein percentile 33, Calorie percentile 43
- Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix: Protein percentile 91, Calorie percentile 47
- Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 48
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar: Protein percentile 85, Calorie percentile 70
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 87
- Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar: Protein percentile 92, Calorie percentile 91
- Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 17
- Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk: Protein percentile 36, Calorie percentile 9
- Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free: Protein percentile 27, Calorie percentile 5
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies: Protein percentile 59, Calorie percentile 74
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 15
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 59
- Candies, milk chocolate coated raisins: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 55
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits: Protein percentile 12, Calorie percentile 59
- Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular: Protein percentile 34, Calorie percentile 46
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, regular, prepared with 2% milk: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 8
- Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 86
- Jellies: Protein percentile 5, Calorie percentile 37
- Syrups, malt: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 39
- Gelatin desserts, dry mix, with added ascorbic acid, sodium-citrate and salt: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 52
- Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 27
- Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%): Protein percentile 71, Calorie percentile 95
- Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 45
Read the chart
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix ranks at the 72nd percentile for protein and the 45th percentile for calories among Sweets foods (n=306). That places it in the "low-cal, high-protein" quadrant, an efficient choice within this category.
- Snacks, fruit leather, pieces: 17th protein percentile, 45th calorie percentile
- Candies, white chocolate: 75th protein percentile, 92nd calorie percentile
- Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy: 33rd protein percentile, 43rd calorie percentile
- Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix: 91st protein percentile, 47th calorie percentile
- Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant: 30th protein percentile, 48th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar: 85th protein percentile, 70th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies: 82nd protein percentile, 87th calorie percentile
- Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar: 92nd protein percentile, 91st calorie percentile
- Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk: 55th protein percentile, 17th calorie percentile
- Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk: 36th protein percentile, 9th calorie percentile
- Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free: 27th protein percentile, 5th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies: 59th protein percentile, 74th calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 78.2 G | 28% |
| Energy | 356 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.1 G | 22% |
| Protein | 5.3 G | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 0.70 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.4 G | 3% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 9.9 G | |
| Caffeine | 14 MG | |
| Energy | 1488.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 473 MG | |
| Water | 4.2 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 3 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 6.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 6.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.4 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 126 MG | 10% |
| Iron, Fe | 3 MG | 17% |
| Potassium, K | 1279 MG | 27% |
| Sodium, Na | 2838 MG | 123% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 1 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 89 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 1660 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.9 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.98 G | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.13 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.2 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.13 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.46 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.52 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 7.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix delivers 5.3g of protein per 100g, more than 37% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 356 calories per 100g - about at or above the sweets average of 330. Compare sweets
- Its standout micronutrient is potassium, k, at 27% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source, low fat, sugar free patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
Candies, gum drops, no sugar or low calorie (sorbitol)
Sugars, maple
Frostings, glaze, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe, with butter, NFSMI Recipe No. C-32
Snacks, fruit leather, pieces
Candies, fruit snacks, with high vitamin C
Chewing gum
Similar Protein Content
Other foods in Sweets closest to 5.3g protein per 100g, useful for protein-matched substitutions.
Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light French Chocolate
Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR, No Sugar Added, Stickless Bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Almond bar
Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar
Candies, Nestle, Butterfinger Bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Dark Chocolate
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168143) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.