Half the total sugar. Real ingredients. No gums. GROUNDED has at least 50% less total sugar than Nesquik’s selected ready-to-drink Chocolate Lowfat Milk at the same volume, with more protein per equal serving and no gums or artificial sweeteners.
Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Chocolate Lowfat Milk, ready-to-drink 8 fl oz bottle.
Half the sugar of the selected Nesquik bottle
Nesquik’s 8 fl oz Chocolate Lowfat Milk bottle lists 21g total sugar and 8g protein. At an equal 8 fl oz serving, GROUNDED has about 10.4g total sugar and 9.4g protein. That is at least 50% less total sugar. GROUNDED’s full 8.5 fl oz carton contains 11g total sugar and 10g protein.
GROUNDED vs Nesquik at a glance
Nutrition is compared at an equal 8 US fl oz serving. GROUNDED’s full carton is 8.5 fl oz and contains 10g protein and 11g total sugar. Its table values are scaled to 8 fl oz and rounded to one decimal place; the competitor figures use the label’s 8 fl oz or one-cup serving. [1] [2]
| What you get | GROUNDED Chocolate Milk | Nesquik Chocolate Lowfat Milk, ready-to-drink 8 fl oz bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar | 10.4g | 21g |
| Protein | 9.4g | 8g |
| Added sugar | 10.4g | 11g |
| Calories | 151 | 140 |
| Saturated fat | 3.8g | 1.5g |
| Milk base | Coconut milk | Cow’s milk |
| Gums | None | Carrageenan, gellan gum and cellulose gum; cellulose gel also listed |
| Sweetening ingredients | Organic raw cane sugar | Sugar |
| Dairy-free | Yes | No |
The familiar chocolate milk moment, made better
Chocolate milk reviews often describe a treat, a break or a familiar flavor people have enjoyed for years. We made GROUNDED for that same everyday pleasure, with less sugar and real ingredients. Serve it chilled for smooth, creamy chocolate milk that is not too sweet, in a carton you can grab without mixing powder or syrup.
Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners
The selected Nesquik bottle uses lowfat milk, sugar and cocoa, with natural and artificial flavor and stabilizers including carrageenan, gellan gum, cellulose gum and cellulose gel. GROUNDED’s recipe uses coconut milk, cocoa, pure vanilla extract, pea and sunflower protein, olive oil, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. It has no gums or artificial sweeteners. [1] [2]
GROUNDED’s full recipe: Coconut milk, organic raw cane sugar, pea protein, organic sunflower protein, olive oil, cocoa powder, organic pure vanilla extract, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt.
Are you comparing GROUNDED with Nesquik powder?
No. This page compares the ready-to-drink Nesquik Chocolate Lowfat Milk 8 fl oz bottle. Nesquik powder and syrup depend on the amount used and the milk they are mixed with, so they have a different nutrition basis.
How much sugar is in a full GROUNDED carton?
A full 8.5 fl oz carton of GROUNDED Chocolate Milk contains 11g total sugar and 10g protein. It gets its sweetness from organic raw cane sugar, with no artificial sweeteners. This page uses equal 8 fl oz servings for the comparison. Total sugar includes both naturally occurring and added sugars.
Why try GROUNDED Chocolate Milk?
We made GROUNDED for people who love chocolate milk and want less sugar, real ingredients and no gums. Smooth, creamy and not too sweet, with cocoa, coconut milk and pure vanilla extract, plus 10g protein in every 8.5 fl oz carton. No artificial sweeteners. Dairy-free and vegan.
Shop GROUNDED Chocolate Milk or explore Chocolate and Mint Chocolate.
Compare more brands in our chocolate milk brands comparison or read our dairy-free chocolate milk guide.
Ingredients, allergens and sources
GROUNDED contains coconut and is made in a facility that also handles milk, gluten and soy. Check the current pack’s allergen and storage instructions. The comparison uses the exact recipes named here; other flavors and formats may differ. Label rounding makes scaled figures approximate.