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Every Dave's Hot Chicken UK Item Ranked from Worst Nutrient Profile Score

Boone scores 40 Dave's Hot Chicken UK items against the DHSC 2018 nutrient profiling model, the updated version of the model government uses to decide which products can be advertised to children, and ranks them from the worst score down.

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Shakes and Slushers Ranked by Nutrient Profile Score

All 8 Dave's Hot Chicken UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Large Strawberry Shake is highest at 14 points and the Strawberry Drift Slusher is lowest at 4 points.

Dave's Hot Chicken Large Strawberry Shake

813
79
0.98
0
20
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
19.8
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.5
g per 100 calories)
41
79
40
16
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and saturated fat account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Vanilla Shake

814
79
0.98
0
20
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
19.8
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.5
g per 100 calories)
41
79
40
16
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and saturated fat account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Strawberry Shake

633
58
0.8
0
16
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
14.5
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.5
g per 100 calories)
32
58
32
13
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and saturated fat account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Vanilla Shake

633
58
0.8
0
16
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
14.5
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.5
g per 100 calories)
32
58
32
13
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and saturated fat account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Chocolate Shake

835
82
1
0
20
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
20.5
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.4
g per 100 calories)
42
82
40
17
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and saturated fat account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Chocolate Shake

612
58
0.77
0
15
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
14.5
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.5
g per 100 calories)
31
58
30
13
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and saturated fat account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Blue Raspberry Slusher

213
18
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
4.5
Teaspoons)
0
(
0
g per 100 calories)
11
18
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Strawberry Drift Slusher

218
18
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
4.5
Teaspoons)
0
(
0
g per 100 calories)
11
18
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Sliders, Tenders and Bites Ranked by Nutrient Profile Score

All 3 Dave's Hot Chicken UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Single Slider is highest at 12 points and the Single Tender is lowest at 4 points.

Dave's Hot Chicken Single Slider

587
15
2.6
0
33
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
3.8
Teaspoons)
4
(
5.6
g per 100 calories)
29
15
66
43
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 9 penalty points (4 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (5).
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Dave's Hot Chicken Bites

631
7
3
0
37
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
1.8
Teaspoons)
4
(
5.9
g per 100 calories)
32
7
74
50
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 9 penalty points (5 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (5).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Single Tender

483
7.7
2.5
0
28
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
1.9
Teaspoons)
2
(
5.8
g per 100 calories)
24
7.7
56
42
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 7 penalty points (4 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (5).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Top-Loaded Fries Ranked by Nutrient Profile Score

All 3 Dave's Hot Chicken UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Large Top-Loaded Fries is highest at 10 points and the Small Top-Loaded Fries is lowest at 4 points.

Dave's Hot Chicken Large Top-Loaded Fries

1589
22
9.3
0
48
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
5.5
Teaspoons)
4
(
3
g per 100 calories)
79
22
96
155
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 8 penalty points (5 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (4).
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Top-Loaded Fries

1269
15
6.3
0
32
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
3.8
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.5
g per 100 calories)
63
15
64
105
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 8 penalty points (5 and 2). It earns back credit for protein (3).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Small Top-Loaded Fries

967
8
4.2
0
20
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
2
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.1
g per 100 calories)
48
8
40
70
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 8 penalty points (4 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (3).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Sides Ranked by Nutrient Profile Score

All 5 Dave's Hot Chicken UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Kale Slaw is highest at 10 points and the Pickles is lowest at 0 points.

Dave's Hot Chicken Kale Slaw

234
16
0.83
0
6.1
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
4
Teaspoons)
5
(
2.6
g per 100 calories)
12
16
12
14
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and salt account for most of its 8 penalty points (3 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (3).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese

421
2
1.8
0
15
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0.5
Teaspoons)
6
(
3.6
g per 100 calories)
21
2
30
30
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Saturated fat and salt account for most of its 10 penalty points (5 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (4).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Cheese Fries

715
1.3
2.9
0
8.2
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0.3
Teaspoons)
7
(
1.1
g per 100 calories)
36
1.3
16
48
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 8 penalty points (4 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (1).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Fries

665
0.7
2
0
7.5
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0.2
Teaspoons)
5
(
1.1
g per 100 calories)
33
0.7
15
33
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and salt account for most of its 7 penalty points (3 and 3). It earns back credit for protein (2).
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Pickles

11
1.2
0.63
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0.3
Teaspoons)
4
(
0
g per 100 calories)
1
1.2
0
10
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Salt and energy account for most of its 4 penalty points (4 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Soft Drinks Ranked by Nutrient Profile Score

All 21 Dave's Hot Chicken UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Coca-Cola 330ml Can is highest at 10 points and the Still Water 330ml Can is lowest at 0 points.

Dave's Hot Chicken Coca-Cola 330ml Can

139
35
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
8.8
Teaspoons)
2
(
0
g per 100 calories)
7
35
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and energy account for most of its 2 penalty points (2 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Coca-Cola

248
63
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
15.8
Teaspoons)
2
(
0
g per 100 calories)
12
63
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and energy account for most of its 2 penalty points (2 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Coca-Cola

199
50
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
12.5
Teaspoons)
2
(
0
g per 100 calories)
10
50
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and energy account for most of its 2 penalty points (2 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Fanta

166
42
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
10.5
Teaspoons)
1
(
0
g per 100 calories)
8
42
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and energy account for most of its 1 penalty points (1 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Fanta

132
34
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
8.5
Teaspoons)
1
(
0
g per 100 calories)
7
34
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Sugars and energy account for most of its 1 penalty points (1 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Fanta 330ml Can

59
15
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
3.8
Teaspoons)
0
(
0
g per 100 calories)
3
15
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Lipton Lemon Iced Tea

60
15
0.38
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
3.8
Teaspoons)
0
(
0
g per 100 calories)
3
15
0
6
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Lipton Peach Iced Tea

60
15
0.38
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
3.8
Teaspoons)
0
(
0
g per 100 calories)
3
15
0
6
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Coca-Cola Zero 330ml Can

0
0
0.04
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
1
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Diet Coke 330ml Can

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Coca-Cola Zero

0
0
0.07
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
1
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Diet Coke

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Dr Pepper Zero

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Large Sprite Zero

0
0
0.18
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
3
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Coca-Cola Zero

0
0
0.06
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
1
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Diet Coke

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Dr Pepper Zero

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Regular Sprite Zero

0
0
0.14
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
2
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Sparkling Water 330ml Can

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Sprite Zero 330ml Can

0
0
0.1
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
2
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Dave's Hot Chicken Still Water 330ml Can

0
0
0
0
0
kcal
g of
g protein
Calories
(
(
0
manufactured)
0
Teaspoons)
0
(
g per 100 calories)
0
0
0
0
0
% of an adult's daily calories
Energy and saturated fat account for most of its 0 penalty points (0 and 0). It earns no credit back for protein or fibre.
% of ingredients are manufactured
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Scores use the UK nutrient profiling model 2018, published by the Department of Health and Social Care in January 2026, computed per 100g from the per 100g figures Dave's Hot Chicken publishes. Points are given for energy, saturated fat, free sugars and salt, then subtracted for protein, fibre and fruit, vegetable, nut and seed content. A lower score is better. Foods scoring 4 or more and drinks scoring 1 or more are classed as less healthy.

Three inputs are Boone's estimates, because Dave's Hot Chicken does not publish them. Free sugars count all sugar as free except the lactose in the shakes, deducted at 1.3g for every gram of protein. Fibre is estimated from each item's components using typical values for fried potato, bread, breaded chicken, vegetables and pasta. Vegetable content is scored only for the Pickles and the Kale Slaw; potatoes do not count as vegetables in the model.

Chicken items are scored on the figures for the hotter heat levels. The numbered meals, 10pc Bites with Fries and Hot Boxes are excluded because the model scores products rather than meals, and dips and sauces are excluded because a per 100g score is meaningless for a sachet or pot.

Frequently asked questions

What is the unhealthiest thing at Dave's Hot Chicken UK?+

On the government's 2018 nutrient profiling model, the vanilla and strawberry shakes at 14, with the chocolate shakes at 13. Each takes the maximum 10 points for free sugars even after the lactose is deducted. The worst scoring food is the Single Slider at 12.

What is the unhealthiest chicken item at Dave's Hot Chicken?+

The Single Slider at 12. The bun, slaw and sauce add 6 points of free sugars on top of salt and energy, taking it to 14 penalty points. At 11 or more the model withholds protein credit, so only its fibre earns anything back.

How many Dave's Hot Chicken items are above the government threshold?+

Boone scores 24 of the 40 ranked items above it: 8 of 11 foods score 4 or more, and 16 of 29 drinks score 1 or more. The Pickles, Fries and Cheese Fries are the only foods that pass.

Why does a Single Slider score so much worse than a Single Tender?+

One rule. Boone records the Single Slider at 12 and the Single Tender at 4. The slider's bun, slaw and sauce push it to 14 penalty points, past the 11 point line at which the model withholds protein credit. The tender stays at 10 and keeps all 5 of its protein points.

Why do the shakes score worse than a Coca-Cola?+

Both take the maximum 10 points for free sugars, but the shakes add points for energy and saturated fat. Boone records a regular vanilla shake at 14 and a regular Coca-Cola at 10. Every zero sugar option scores 0.

Do large shakes score worse than regular ones?+

No. Boone records identical scores for each size, because the model measures composition per 100g rather than portion size. A large shake contains more of everything, but it is the same product.

Why does the Kale Slaw score worse than the fries?+

Because of the dressing. Boone records the Kale Slaw at 10 and the Fries at 1. The slaw's 16g of sugar per portion takes the maximum 10 points for free sugars, which its fibre and vegetable content only partly offset. Fries contain almost no sugar and earn back the maximum 5 points for fibre.

What is the nutrient profiling model?+

It is the UK government's method for classifying food and drink as less healthy. Points are added for energy, saturated fat, free sugars and salt, then subtracted for protein, fibre and fruit, vegetable, nut and seed content, all per 100g. The Department of Health and Social Care published the updated 2018 version in January 2026, which is the one Boone uses.

Does a high score mean an item is unsafe?+

No. The model is a classification threshold for advertising and promotion rules, not a health warning. It measures nutritional composition per 100g and says nothing about portion size, cooking method or how often something is eaten. Boone publishes separate rankings for calories, sugar, salt and protein.

Is this the model used for the current HFSS rules?+

Not yet. The advertising and promotion restrictions in force run on the earlier 2004/05 model. The 2018 version was published in January 2026 and has not yet been applied to policy. Boone uses it because it measures free sugars rather than total sugars and salt rather than sodium, in line with current dietary recommendations.

Where does Boone get the data?+

From the UK nutritional guide Dave's Hot Chicken publishes, which gives figures per 100g as well as per portion, so no conversion is needed. Fibre and vegetable content are not published, so Boone estimates them from each item's components using typical composition values. The estimates only change whether an item passes for the Cheese Fries, which would need at least 2.5g of fibre per 100g.