NewEvery McDonald's item ranked by sugar, salt and calories for your ageMcDonald's, ranked for your age
Food database/Kids nutrition
Kids nutrition

Kids’ food, checked for their age

Kids’ menus from 14 UK restaurant chains and the supermarket foods children actually eat, measured against the NHS daily limits for a child, not an adult.

128
kids’ menu items
14
restaurant chains
129
supermarket foods
NHS daily limits
A child is not a small adult
Free sugar
Salt
Age 4 to 6
19g
3g
Age 7 to 10
24g
5g
11 and over
30g
6g
Adult
30g
6g

Every item on these pages is measured against the limit for the child eating it.

One item can use up the whole day

Kids’ menus are smaller, but the limits they are judged against are smaller too. Some of the worst and best single items we hold.

Eating out

Kids’ menus by restaurant

The lowest salt and sugar main on each kids’ menu, so you know what to order before you sit down.

F
Frankie & Benny's
Kids menu · 31 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Kids Veggie Nuggets (small eater)
156 kcal · salt 20% · sugar 1%
P
Pizza Express
Piccolo · 29 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Piccolo Margherita, light mozzarella
312 kcal · salt 60% · sugar 24%
W
Wetherspoon
Children's menu · 16 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Tomato and mascarpone pasta
265 kcal · salt 13% · sugar 38%
L
Leon
Leon Kids · 9 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Chargrilled chicken rice box
346 kcal · salt 42% · sugar 21%
P
Pizza Hut
Kids menu · 8 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Kids spaghetti bolognese
198 kcal · salt 20% · sugar 31%
N
Nando's
Nandinos · 8 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Nandinos chicken breast
138 kcal · salt 23% · sugar 1%
F
Five Guys
Little · 6 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Little hamburger
457 kcal · salt 33% · sugar 33%
D
Domino's
Cheeky Little · 5 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Cheeky Little cheese and tomato
535 kcal · salt 78% · sugar 44%
B
Burger King
Kids menu · 5 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Kids nuggets
169 kcal · salt 30% · sugar 4%
M
McDonald's
Happy Meal · 5 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Chicken McNuggets (4) Happy Meal
311 kcal · salt 22% · sugar 2%
S
Slim Chickens
Kids menu · 2 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Kids tenders meal
452 kcal · salt 40% · sugar 19%
C
Chick-fil-A
Kids menu · 2 items
Best pick, age 4 to 6
Grilled nuggets (5)
76 kcal · salt 20% · sugar 3%
K
KFC
Kids menu · 1 item
Kids’ item, age 4 to 6
Kids burger
258 kcal · salt 47% · sugar 25%
C
Caffè Nero
Kids drinks · 1 item
Kids’ item, age 4 to 6
Kids hot chocolate
171 kcal · salt 7% · sugar 70%

Ranked across every kids’ menu

Change the age and every percentage updates.

Supermarket

The kids’ food shop

Per portion, the way children eat it. A 30g bowl of cereal, one pouch, one pot.

How we check for children

The same checks as every Boone page, with limits set for the child eating. Read the methodology

1
Age limits
Every figure is shown against NHS limits for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 and over.
2
Free sugar
We count the sugar the NHS limits apply to, not the total sugar on the label.
3
As served
Kids’ meals are shown as the chain serves them. Supermarket foods per portion.
4
Dated sources
Each chain’s UK nutrition guide and the supermarket’s own data, with the date on every page.

Questions parents ask

Why do children have different limits?

NHS guidance sets lower daily limits for children. A 4 to 6 year old should have no more than 19g of free sugar and 3g of salt a day, rising to 24g and 5g at 7 to 10, and 30g and 6g from 11.

What is free sugar?

Sugar added to food and drink, plus sugar in honey, syrups and fruit juice. It does not include the sugar naturally found in whole fruit or milk. The NHS limits apply to free sugar, so that is what we measure.

Is a kids’ meal a whole meal or one item?

We show what the chain publishes. Happy Meals and set kids’ meals are shown as the full meal. Where a chain lists the main, side and drink separately, each has its own page so you can add them up.

Where do the figures come from?

Each restaurant’s published UK nutrition guide and the supermarket’s own product information, checked by Boone and dated on every page.

Every kids’ nutrition page

The full list of foods and menu items we hold. Each page shows the figures against the limits for your child’s age.

Flat-leaf Parsley
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express White Chocolate Blondie
Pizza Express White Chocolate Blondie, square of white chocolate blondie with salted caramel drizzle on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Tiramisu
Pizza Express Tiramisu, layered tiramisu dusted with cocoa in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Raspberry Sorbet (1 scoop)
Pizza Express Raspberry Sorbet (1 scoop), one scoop of raspberry sorbet in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Soft Serve - Salted Caramel
Pizza Express Soft Serve - Salted Caramel, swirl of vanilla soft serve with salted caramel sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Soft Serve - Chocolate
Pizza Express Soft Serve - Chocolate, swirl of vanilla soft serve with chocolate sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Soft Serve - Classic
Pizza Express Soft Serve - Classic, swirl of vanilla soft serve ice cream in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Sicilian Lemon Delight
Pizza Express Sicilian Lemon Delight, lemon sorbet served in a hollowed-out lemon on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake
Pizza Express Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake, slice of lemon cheesecake with raspberry swirl and vanilla gelato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Honeycomb & Caramel Cream Slice
Pizza Express Honeycomb & Caramel Cream Slice, slice of honeycomb and caramel cheesecake with chocolate topping and vanilla gelato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)
Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop), one scoop of vanilla gelato with a wafer in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Stracciatella Gelato (1 scoop)
Pizza Express Stracciatella Gelato (1 scoop), one scoop of stracciatella gelato with a wafer in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Salted Caramel Gelato (1 scoop)
Pizza Express Salted Caramel Gelato (1 scoop), one scoop of salted caramel gelato with a wafer in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Double Belgian Chocolate Brownie
Pizza Express Double Belgian Chocolate Brownie, warm chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato and chocolate twists on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Chocolate Fudge Cake
Pizza Express Chocolate Fudge Cake, slice of layered chocolate fudge cake with vanilla gelato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Biscoff Billionaire's Sundae
Pizza Express Biscoff Billionaire's Sundae, sundae of vanilla and salted caramel gelato, caramelised biscuit, chocolate sauce and whipped cream in a glass, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Baked Vanilla Cheesecake
Pizza Express Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, slice of baked vanilla cheesecake with salted caramel sauce and vanilla gelato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Prawn Puttanesca
Pizza Express Prawn Puttanesca, penne with king prawns, olives, capers and chilli in tomato sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Pollo Pesto
Pizza Express Pollo Pesto, baked penne with chicken, mushrooms, béchamel, pesto and mozzarella in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Peperonata
Pizza Express Peperonata, penne baked in garlic and tomato sauce with roasted peppers, chilli and rocket, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Lasagna Classica
Pizza Express Lasagna Classica, ruffled lasagne sheets with beef and mushroom ragù, béchamel and a herby golden crumb in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Chicken, Pesto & Mushroom Pasta Bake
Pizza Express Chicken, Pesto & Mushroom Pasta Bake, baked penne with chicken, mushrooms, pesto and béchamel under melted mozzarella in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Cannelloni
Pizza Express Cannelloni, spinach and ricotta cannelloni baked with passata, béchamel and mozzarella in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Warm Roasted Veg & Chicken Bowl
Pizza Express Warm Roasted Veg & Chicken Bowl, honey and mustard roasted chicken with aubergine, peppers, spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Vegan Buddha Bowl with Dough Sticks
Pizza Express Vegan Buddha Bowl with Dough Sticks, grains, chickpeas, roasted beetroot, houmous and tomatoes with dough sticks in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Niçoise Salad with Dough Sticks
Pizza Express Niçoise Salad with Dough Sticks, tuna, anchovies, egg, new potatoes, olives and salad leaves with dough sticks in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Grand Chicken Caesar (with Pancetta Upgrade)
Pizza Express Grand Chicken Caesar (with Pancetta Upgrade), Cos lettuce, chicken, crispy pancetta, anchovies, croutons, egg and hard cheese in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Grand Chicken Caesar Salad with Dough Sticks
Pizza Express Grand Chicken Caesar Salad with Dough Sticks, Cos lettuce, chicken, anchovies, croutons, egg and hard cheese with dough sticks in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Buddha Bowl with Dough Sticks
Pizza Express Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Buddha Bowl with Dough Sticks, grains, chickpeas, roasted beetroot, goat's cheese and tomatoes with dough sticks in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Polenta Chips
Pizza Express Polenta Chips, rosemary polenta chips with hard cheese and a garlic and herb dip on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Mixed Leaf Salad
Pizza Express Mixed Leaf Salad, spinach, rocket, tomato and cucumber salad in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese with 'Nduja
Pizza Express Mac & Cheese with 'Nduja, baked macaroni in a three-cheese sauce with 'nduja and crisp breadcrumbs in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Mac & Cheese
Pizza Express Mac & Cheese, baked macaroni in a three-cheese sauce with crisp breadcrumbs in a white dish, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Halloumi Bites
Pizza Express Halloumi Bites, crispy coated halloumi bites with parsley and spicy tomato dip in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
PizzaExpress Green Goddess Slaw
Pizza Express Green Goddess Slaw, shredded green and white cabbage in a creamy green goddess herb dressing in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Dough Sticks
Pizza Express Dough Sticks, six golden baked dough sticks on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Vegan Dough Balls
Pizza Express Vegan Dough Balls, eight dough balls around a pot of vegan garlic and parsley spread on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Truffle Cacio e Pepe Bites
Pizza Express Truffle Cacio e Pepe Bites, six crispy pasta bites on blue cheese sauce with black pepper on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
PizzaExpress Triple Chilli Chicken Wings
Pizza Express Triple Chilli Chicken Wings, six chilli-glazed chicken wings with red chilli and jalapeños around a blue cheese dip, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Pizza Express Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, slow-roasted tomatoes marinated in garlic and oregano in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Mozzarella Sticks
Pizza Express Mozzarella Sticks, four breadcrumbed mozzarella sticks with hot honey and a spicy tomato dip on a white plate, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Marinated Green Olives
Pizza Express Marinated Green Olives, green olives with pink peppercorns and whole garlic cloves in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info
Pizza Express Loaded Pesto Dough Balls
Pizza Express Loaded Pesto Dough Balls, eight dough balls tossed in basil pesto and hard cheese around a spicy tomato dip, nutrition and calories
View Nutritional Info