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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.

Wetherspoon Beef Madras
Wetherspoon Beef Madras, beef madras and pilau rice in a white bowl with naan and poppadom, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Chicken Jalfrezi
Wetherspoon Chicken Jalfrezi, chicken jalfrezi with peppers and onions and pilau rice in a white bowl with naan and poppadom, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Chicken Tikka Masala
Wetherspoon Chicken Tikka Masala, chicken tikka masala and pilau rice in a white bowl with naan and poppadom, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry
Wetherspoon Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry, sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry and pilau rice in a white bowl with naan and poppadom, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Quorn 'No Chicken' Nuggets Basket with Side Salad
Wetherspoon Quorn 'No Chicken' Nuggets Basket with Side Salad, breaded Quorn nuggets with sweet chilli sauce, coleslaw and side salad on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket with Side Salad
Wetherspoon Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket with Side Salad, southern-fried chicken strips in honey glaze with coleslaw and side salad on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Chicken Bites Basket with Side Salad
Wetherspoon Chicken Bites Basket with Side Salad, chicken breast bites in sticky soy sauce with coleslaw and side salad on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Boneless Basket with Side Salad
Wetherspoon Boneless Basket with Side Salad, three southern-fried chicken strips and five chicken bites with BBQ sauce, coleslaw and side salad on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Sticky Korean Grilled Chicken Bowl with Coconut-Flavour Rice
Wetherspoon Sticky Korean Grilled Chicken Bowl with Coconut-Flavour Rice, grilled chicken in Korean-style BBQ sauce with chillies and coriander on coconut rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Sticky Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Coconut-Flavour Rice
Wetherspoon Sticky Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Coconut-Flavour Rice, fried chicken in Korean-style BBQ sauce with chillies and coriander on coconut rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Quorn 'No Chicken' Spice Bag with Coconut-Flavour Rice
Wetherspoon Quorn 'No Chicken' Spice Bag with Coconut-Flavour Rice, spiced Quorn nuggets with red onion, chilli and coriander on coconut rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Spice Bag with Chips
Wetherspoon Spice Bag with Chips, spiced crispy chicken with red onion, chilli and coriander mixed through chips in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Spice Bag with Coconut-Flavour Rice
Wetherspoon Spice Bag with Coconut-Flavour Rice, spiced crispy chicken with red onion, chilli and coriander on coconut rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon BBQ Chicken Melt with Mashed Potato
Wetherspoon BBQ Chicken Melt with Mashed Potato, grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, mushroom, cheddar and BBQ sauce, with mashed potato and peas on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon BBQ Chicken Melt with Side Salad
Wetherspoon BBQ Chicken Melt with Side Salad, grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, mushroom, cheddar and BBQ sauce, with a side salad on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon 8oz Sirloin Steak with Mashed Potato
Wetherspoon 8oz Sirloin Steak with Mashed Potato, 8oz sirloin steak with mashed potato, mushroom, tomato and peas on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon 8oz Sirloin Steak with Jacket Potato
Wetherspoon 8oz Sirloin Steak with Jacket Potato, 8oz sirloin steak with jacket potato, mushroom, tomato and peas on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Chilli Bean Non-Carne
Wetherspoon Chilli Bean Non-Carne, chilli bean non-carne with spicy rice and tortilla chips in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Vegan Sausages, Chips and Beans
Wetherspoon Vegan Sausages, Chips and Beans, three vegan sausages with chips and baked beans on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Sausages, Chips and Beans
Wetherspoon Sausages, Chips and Beans, three pork sausages with chips and baked beans on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Wiltshire Cured Ham, Eggs and Chips
Wetherspoon Wiltshire Cured Ham, Eggs and Chips, sliced Wiltshire ham with two fried eggs and chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Vegetarian Bangers and Mash
Wetherspoon Vegetarian Bangers and Mash, three vegetarian sausages on mashed potato with gravy and peas on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Bangers and Mash
Wetherspoon Bangers and Mash, three pork sausages on mashed potato with gravy and peas on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Vegetarian All-Day Brunch
Wetherspoon Vegetarian All-Day Brunch, fried egg, two vegetarian sausages, baked beans and chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon All-Day Brunch
Wetherspoon All-Day Brunch, fried egg, back bacon, pork sausage, baked beans and chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Empire State
Wetherspoon Empire State, beef burger with cheese, bacon, gherkins, onion ring, ketchup and mustard, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Tennessee (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon Tennessee (Fried Buttermilk Chicken), buttermilk chicken burger with honey glaze, bacon, onion ring and salad, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Tennessee (Beef)
Wetherspoon Tennessee (Beef), beef burger with honey glaze, bacon, onion ring and salad, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Ultimate Burger
Wetherspoon Ultimate Burger, beef burger with cheddar, bacon, onion ring, gherkins, burger sauce and salad, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon BBQ Stack
Wetherspoon BBQ Stack, plant-based burger with BBQ sauce, salad and an onion ring, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Buffalo Burger
Wetherspoon Buffalo Burger, buttermilk chicken burger with hot sauce, cheese, blue cheese dip and an onion ring, with chicken wings and chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Fried Buttermilk Chicken), buttermilk chicken burger with American-style cheese, cheese sauce and an onion ring, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Beef)
Wetherspoon Cheese Meltdown (Beef), beef burger with American-style cheese, cheese sauce and an onion ring, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken)
Wetherspoon Big Smoke (Fried Buttermilk Chicken), buttermilk chicken burger with American-style cheese, BBQ brisket, bacon and an onion ring, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Big Smoke (Beef)
Wetherspoon Big Smoke (Beef), beef burger with American-style cheese, BBQ brisket, bacon and an onion ring, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Fried Halloumi-Style Cheese Burger
Wetherspoon Fried Halloumi-Style Cheese Burger, halloumi-style cheese burger with sweet chilli sauce and salad, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Plant Burger
Wetherspoon Plant Burger, plant-based burger with garlic and herb sauce and salad, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Wetherspoon Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger, fried buttermilk chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Grilled Chicken Burger with Chips
Wetherspoon Grilled Chicken Burger with Chips, grilled chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Korean Crunchy Chicken Strip Burger
Wetherspoon Korean Crunchy Chicken Strip Burger, chicken strip burger in Korean-style BBQ sauce with lettuce and gherkins, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Crunchy Chicken Strip Burger
Wetherspoon Crunchy Chicken Strip Burger, southern-fried chicken strip burger with mayonnaise and chilli sauce, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon American Cheese Burger
Wetherspoon American Cheese Burger, beef burger with American-style cheese, ketchup, mustard, gherkins and red onion, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon American Burger
Wetherspoon American Burger, beef burger with ketchup, mustard, gherkins and red onion, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Classic Burger with Chips
Wetherspoon Classic Burger with Chips, beef burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion, with chips on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Vegetarian Sausage Butty
Wetherspoon Vegetarian Sausage Butty, two vegetarian sausages in buttered white bloomer bread on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Sausage Butty
Wetherspoon Sausage Butty, two pork sausages in buttered white bloomer bread on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Bacon Butty
Wetherspoon Bacon Butty, three rashers of back bacon in buttered white bloomer bread on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Smashed Avocado Muffin
Wetherspoon Smashed Avocado Muffin, English muffin topped with smashed avocado, tomato, red onion, rocket and coriander on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Breakfast Muffin
Wetherspoon Breakfast Muffin, English muffin with fried egg, sausage, bacon and American-style cheese on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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Wetherspoon Egg & Sausage Muffin
Wetherspoon Egg & Sausage Muffin, English muffin with fried egg, sausage and American-style cheese on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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