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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.

GAIL's Chocolate Chunk Cookie
GAIL's Chocolate Chunk Cookie, golden cookie with dark chocolate chunks on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Barley, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookie
GAIL's Barley, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookie, cookie with dark chocolate and hazelnuts on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Pistachio, Lemon and Rose Cake
GAIL's Pistachio, Lemon and Rose Cake, individual pistachio cake with pink rose icing on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Pecan and Cinnamon Crumb Cake
GAIL's Pecan and Cinnamon Crumb Cake, individual cake with pecan crumb topping on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Malted Chocolate and Stout Cake
GAIL's Malted Chocolate and Stout Cake, dark chocolate stout cake with cream frosting on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Lemon, Olive Oil and Polenta Cake
GAIL's Lemon, Olive Oil and Polenta Cake, small golden lemon polenta ring cake on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chocolate and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mousse Cake
GAIL's Chocolate and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mousse Cake, individual dark chocolate mousse cake on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Sea Salt Caramel, Banana and Pecan Cake
GAIL's Sea Salt Caramel, Banana and Pecan Cake, banana cake topped with caramel and pecans on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Blackberry and Apple Crumble Cake
GAIL's Blackberry and Apple Crumble Cake, slice of blackberry and apple crumble cake on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Blueberry and Vanilla Custard Brioche
GAIL's Blueberry and Vanilla Custard Brioche, brioche bun with vanilla custard, blueberries and crumble on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Spinach, White Bean and Rosemary Soup
GAIL's Spinach, White Bean and Rosemary Soup, green spinach and white bean soup in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Seasonal Tomato Soup
GAIL's Seasonal Tomato Soup, smooth red tomato soup in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Delica Pumpkin and Farro Soup
GAIL's Delica Pumpkin and Farro Soup, orange pumpkin and farro soup in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Cauliflower, Garlic and Fava Bean Soup
GAIL's Cauliflower, Garlic and Fava Bean Soup, pale cauliflower and fava bean soup in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Carrot, Lentil and Harissa Soup
GAIL's Carrot, Lentil and Harissa Soup, orange carrot and lentil soup with harissa in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Spinach and Feta Roll
GAIL's Spinach and Feta Roll, puff pastry roll with spinach and feta on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Ham, Cheddar and Caramelised Onion Quiche
GAIL's Ham, Cheddar and Caramelised Onion Quiche, individual ham and cheddar quiche on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Crustless Cheddar, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie
GAIL's Crustless Cheddar, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie, square slice of crustless cheddar and potato pie on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chicken, Tarragon and Ham Hand Pie
GAIL's Chicken, Tarragon and Ham Hand Pie, triangular golden chicken and ham hand pie on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mushroom and Taleggio Brioche
GAIL's Mushroom and Taleggio Brioche, round brioche topped with mushrooms and melted cheese on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Kimchi and Cheddar Croissant
GAIL's Kimchi and Cheddar Croissant, croissant filled with kimchi and melted cheddar on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Ham and Cheese Croissant
GAIL's Ham and Cheese Croissant, twice-baked croissant with ham, bechamel and melted cheese on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Borekita
GAIL's Borekita, half-moon golden pastry with sesame seeds on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Swiss Cheese and Piccalilli Roll
GAIL's Swiss Cheese and Piccalilli Roll, rye roll with Swiss cheese and piccalilli on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Smoked Salmon Bagel
GAIL's Smoked Salmon Bagel, bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese and pickled onions on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chicken Caesar Club
GAIL's Chicken Caesar Club, triple-decker challah club with chicken, bacon and Caesar slaw on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Sandwich
GAIL's Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Sandwich, sourdough sandwich with mozzarella, tomato and pesto on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Ham, Cheese and Pickle Sandwich
GAIL's Ham, Cheese and Pickle Sandwich, challah knot roll with ham, cheese and pickles on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Ham, Cheese and Piccalilli Roll
GAIL's Ham, Cheese and Piccalilli Roll, rye roll with ham, cheese and piccalilli on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Half Chicken Caesar Club
GAIL's Half Chicken Caesar Club, half triple-decker challah club with chicken, bacon and Caesar slaw on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Breakfast Egg Slider
GAIL's Breakfast Egg Slider, brioche slider with cheese souffle, spinach and tomato relish on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Breakfast Bacon and Egg Slider
GAIL's Breakfast Bacon and Egg Slider, brioche slider with cheese souffle and crispy bacon on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Aubergine and Slaw Sandwich
GAIL's Aubergine and Slaw Sandwich, sourdough sandwich with roasted aubergine and slaw on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mini Avocado and Chickpea Challah
GAIL's Mini Avocado and Chickpea Challah, mini challah bun with avocado, chickpeas and radish on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Spelt, Cauliflower and Ferments Salad
GAIL's Spelt, Cauliflower and Ferments Salad, spelt salad with roasted cauliflower and fermented vegetables in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Roasted Sweet Potato and Freekeh Salad
GAIL's Roasted Sweet Potato and Freekeh Salad, freekeh salad with roasted sweet potato and pomegranate in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Beetroot, Lentil and Goat's Cheese Salad
GAIL's Beetroot, Lentil and Goat's Cheese Salad, beetroot and lentil salad with goat cheese in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Harissa Chicken and Potato Salad
GAIL's Harissa Chicken and Potato Salad, harissa chicken salad with potatoes and freekeh in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Four Bean, Tenderstem and Sweetheart Cabbage Salad
GAIL's Four Bean, Tenderstem and Sweetheart Cabbage Salad, four-bean salad with tenderstem broccoli and cabbage in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Salsa Verde Chicken and Remoulade Salad
GAIL's Salsa Verde Chicken and Remoulade Salad, salsa verde chicken with beans and remoulade in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Soho Bun
GAIL's Soho Bun, small round chocolate chip cream bun on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Sesame and Cardamom Morning Bun
GAIL's Sesame and Cardamom Morning Bun, braided cardamom bun rolled in demerara sugar on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Cinnamon Bun
GAIL's Cinnamon Bun, flaky cinnamon sugar spiral bun on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chocolate Babka Bun
GAIL's Chocolate Babka Bun, round spiral chocolate babka bun on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Chocolate and Almond Croissant
GAIL's Chocolate and Almond Croissant, twice-baked pain au chocolat with frangipane and flaked almonds on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Mini Pain au Chocolat
GAIL's Mini Pain au Chocolat, golden flaky mini pain au chocolat on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Raspberry and Rose Jam
GAIL's Raspberry and Rose Jam, raspberry jam in a white ramekin on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Hazelnut and Chocolate Spread
GAIL's Hazelnut and Chocolate Spread, chocolate hazelnut spread in a white ramekin on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Crunchy Hazelnut Spread
GAIL's Crunchy Hazelnut Spread, crunchy hazelnut spread in a white ramekin on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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GAIL's Parmesan Biscuit
GAIL's Parmesan Biscuit, round parmesan biscuit on a white plate, nutrition and calories
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