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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.

PizzaExpress Diavolo with Jalapeños
Pizza Express Diavolo with Jalapeños, round pizza with spicy beef, pepperoni, jalapeños and red onion on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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PizzaExpress Capricciosa
Pizza Express Capricciosa, round pizza with ham, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives and mozzarella on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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PizzaExpress Bianca Formaggi
Pizza Express Bianca Formaggi, white-based round pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola and soft Italian cheeses on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Pizza Express American Hot (Classic)
Pizza Express American Hot (Classic), round pizza with pepperoni, hot green peppers, mozzarella and tomato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Pizza Express American (Classic)
Pizza Express American (Classic), round pizza with pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Pizza Express Margherita (Classic)
Pizza Express Margherita (Classic), round pizza with tomato and melted mozzarella on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Seeded Crackers
GAIL's Seeded Crackers, five thin seeded crackers on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mini Smoked Salmon and Avocado Yoghurt Roll
GAIL's Mini Smoked Salmon and Avocado Yoghurt Roll, mini poppyseed roll with smoked salmon and avocado on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mango and Passionfruit Chia Pot
GAIL's Mango and Passionfruit Chia Pot, coconut chia pudding with mango and passion fruit in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Seeded Overnight Oats
GAIL's Bakery Seeded Overnight Oats, overnight oats topped with mixed seeds in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Apple and Blackcurrant Overnight Oats
GAIL's Apple and Blackcurrant Overnight Oats, overnight oats with blackcurrant compote and almonds in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Sausage Roll
GAIL's Sausage Roll, puff pastry sausage roll with sesame and nigella seeds on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mini Salami and Cornichon
GAIL's Mini Salami and Cornichon, mini brioche bun with salami and cornichons on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Parmesan Chicken on a Cream Bun
GAIL's Parmesan Chicken on a Cream Bun, sesame bun with parmesan-crumbed chicken on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mozzarella and Pesto Sandwich
GAIL's Mozzarella and Pesto Sandwich, sourdough sandwich with mozzarella, pesto and sun-dried tomato on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Harissa Chicken Sandwich
GAIL's Harissa Chicken Sandwich, sourdough sandwich with harissa chicken on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Pastrami Rachel
GAIL's Pastrami Rachel, sourdough sandwich with pastrami and sauerkraut on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Pastrami Sandwich
GAIL's Bakery Pastrami Sandwich, sourdough sandwich with pastrami and pickles on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chocolate and Tahini Bite
GAIL's Chocolate and Tahini Bite, small chocolate and tahini bite on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chocolate Brownie Finger
GAIL's Chocolate Brownie Finger, dark chocolate brownie finger on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Carrot Cake
GAIL's Carrot Cake, individual carrot cake with cream cheese icing on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Cheddar and Chive Drop Scone
GAIL's Cheddar and Chive Drop Scone, cheddar and chive drop scone on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Pistachio & Raspberry Bun
GAIL's Bakery Pistachio & Raspberry Bun, swirled pistachio and raspberry bun on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Hot Cross Bun
GAIL's Bakery Hot Cross Bun, glossy spiced hot cross bun on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Cheese Straw
GAIL's Cheese Straw, twisted cheddar cheese straw on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Pain aux Raisins
GAIL's Pain aux Raisins, spiral raisin pastry on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Pistachio and Chocolate Croissant
GAIL's Pistachio and Chocolate Croissant, twice-baked pain au chocolat topped with crushed pistachios on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Almond Croissant
GAIL's Almond Croissant, twice-baked almond croissant with flaked almonds on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Pain au Chocolat
GAIL's Pain au Chocolat, golden flaky pain au chocolat on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Croissant
GAIL's Croissant, golden flaky butter croissant on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Sparkling Hibiscus & Raspberry Iced Tea
GAIL's Bakery Sparkling Hibiscus & Raspberry Iced Tea, sparkling ruby-red iced tea over ice in a clear glass, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Strawberry & Darjeeling Iced Tea
GAIL's Bakery Strawberry & Darjeeling Iced Tea, rosy pink iced tea over ice in a clear glass, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Turmeric Latte
GAIL's Bakery Turmeric Latte, golden turmeric latte in a white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chai Latte
GAIL's Chai Latte, chai latte with spiced foam in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Green Tea
GAIL's Green Tea, green tea in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chamomile Tea
GAIL's Chamomile Tea, pale golden chamomile tea in a clear glass cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Peppermint Tea
GAIL's Peppermint Tea, peppermint tea in a white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Earl Grey Tea
GAIL's Earl Grey Tea, tea with milk in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's English Breakfast Tea
GAIL's English Breakfast Tea, tea with milk in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Tiramisu Cold Brew
GAIL's Bakery Tiramisu Cold Brew, cold brew with sweet cream foam and cocoa in a clear glass, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Cold Brew - Black
GAIL's Bakery Cold Brew - Black, black cold brew coffee over ice in a clear glass, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Long Black
GAIL's Long Black, black coffee in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Bakery Cortado
GAIL's Bakery Cortado, espresso topped with steamed milk in a small clear glass, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Macchiato
GAIL's Macchiato, espresso marked with milk foam in a small glass cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Espresso
GAIL's Espresso, espresso in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Iced Latte
GAIL's Iced Latte, iced latte with espresso and milk over ice in a clear glass, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Cappuccino
GAIL's Cappuccino, cappuccino dusted with chocolate in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Flat White
GAIL's Flat White, flat white in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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