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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.

Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Tenders (3) with Lava Sauce
Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Tenders (3) with Lava Sauce, 3 crispy chicken tenders with a lava dip on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Dip Pot - Cali Ranch Sauce
Taco Bell Dip Pot - Cali Ranch Sauce, creamy ranch dip with herbs in a clear pot on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Dip Pot - Lava Sauce
Taco Bell Dip Pot - Lava Sauce, lava sauce in a clear pot on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Seasoned Fries (XL)
Taco Bell Seasoned Fries (XL), seasoned fries on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Jalapeños
Taco Bell Jalapeños, sliced jalapeños in a clear pot on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell 9x Salted Caramel Churro Bites
Taco Bell 9x Salted Caramel Churro Bites, 9 salted caramel churro bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell 6x Salted Caramel Churro Bites
Taco Bell 6x Salted Caramel Churro Bites, 6 salted caramel churro bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bites (20) with Nacho Cheese Sauce (2)
Taco Bell Chicken Bites (20) with Nacho Cheese Sauce (2), 20 crispy chicken bites with nacho cheese sauce on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada
Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada, golden fried pastry with caramel apple filling on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bites (20)
Taco Bell Chicken Bites (20), 20 crispy chicken bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell 3x Salted Caramel Churro Bites
Taco Bell 3x Salted Caramel Churro Bites, 3 salted caramel churro bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Large Crispy Chicken Sharer
Taco Bell Large Crispy Chicken Sharer, 6 crispy chicken tenders and 12 chicken bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Loaded XL Burrito - Grilled Chicken
Taco Bell Loaded XL Burrito - Grilled Chicken, burrito cut in half showing grilled chicken, fries, jalapeño sauce, cheese, tomato, guacamole and sour cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Loaded XL Burrito - Beef
Taco Bell Loaded XL Burrito - Beef, burrito cut in half showing beef, fries, jalapeño sauce, cheese, tomato, guacamole and sour cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Loaded XL Burrito - Black Beans
Taco Bell Loaded XL Burrito - Black Beans, burrito cut in half showing black beans, fries, jalapeño sauce, cheese, tomato, guacamole and sour cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Quesadilla - Chicken
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Quesadilla - Chicken, grilled cheese quesadilla wedges with grilled chicken and melted cheese on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Quesadilla - Beef
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Quesadilla - Beef, grilled cheese quesadilla wedges with seasoned beef and melted cheese on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Quesadilla - Black Beans
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Quesadilla - Black Beans, grilled cheese quesadilla wedges with black beans and melted cheese on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bites (5) with Nacho Cheese Sauce
Taco Bell Chicken Bites (5) with Nacho Cheese Sauce, 5 crispy chicken bites with nacho cheese sauce on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bites (3) with Nacho Cheese Sauce
Taco Bell Chicken Bites (3) with Nacho Cheese Sauce, 3 crispy chicken bites with nacho cheese sauce on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Crunchwrap - Chicken
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Crunchwrap - Chicken, grilled cheese Crunchwrap cut in half showing grilled chicken, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato and sour cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Crunchwrap - Beef
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Crunchwrap - Beef, grilled cheese Crunchwrap cut in half showing seasoned beef, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato and sour cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Crunchwrap - Black Beans
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Crunchwrap - Black Beans, grilled cheese Crunchwrap cut in half showing black beans, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato and sour cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Volcano Burrito - Chicken
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Volcano Burrito - Chicken, grilled cheese burrito cut in half showing grilled chicken, seasoned rice, cheese, lava sauce, crushed nacho chips, sour cream and cheddar on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Volcano Burrito - Beef
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Volcano Burrito - Beef, grilled cheese burrito cut in half showing beef, seasoned rice, cheese, lava sauce, crushed nacho chips, sour cream and cheddar on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Volcano Burrito - Black Beans
Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Volcano Burrito - Black Beans, grilled cheese burrito cut in half showing black beans, seasoned rice, cheese, lava sauce, crushed nacho chips, sour cream and cheddar on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Regular Crispy Chicken Sharer
Taco Bell Regular Crispy Chicken Sharer, 3 crispy chicken tenders and 4 chicken bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bites (5)
Taco Bell Chicken Bites (5), 5 crispy chicken bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bites (3)
Taco Bell Chicken Bites (3), 3 crispy chicken bites on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Loaded Protein Bowl
Taco Bell Loaded Protein Bowl, rice bowl with grilled chicken, black beans, guacamole, lettuce and tomato on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Chicken Bite (1)
Taco Bell Chicken Bite (1), 1 crispy chicken bite on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Baja Blast (Regular)
Taco Bell Baja Blast (Regular), bright aqua-blue fizzy drink over ice in a clear cup with a straw, nutrition and calories
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Taco Bell Baja Blast (Large)
Taco Bell Baja Blast (Large), bright aqua-blue fizzy drink over ice in a clear cup with a straw, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Regular White Tea
Greggs Regular White Tea, tea with milk in a white takeaway cup, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Large White Tea
Greggs Large White Tea, tea with milk in a white takeaway cup, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Regular White Coffee
Greggs Regular White Coffee, white filter coffee in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Large White Coffee
Greggs Large White Coffee, white filter coffee in a plain white paper cup, nutrition and calories
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Greggs White Bread made with Sourdough
Greggs White Bread made with Sourdough, rustic white sourdough loaf with a slice cut on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs White & Wholemeal Roll
Greggs White & Wholemeal Roll, plain round white and wholemeal roll on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs White & Wholemeal Loaf
Greggs White & Wholemeal Loaf, soft white and wholemeal tin loaf with a slice cut on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Veggie Feast Pizza
Greggs Veggie Feast Pizza, rectangular pizza slab with peppers, onion, sweetcorn and mushroom on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Regular Vanilla Latte
Greggs Regular Vanilla Latte, vanilla latte topped with whipped cream and chocolate powder in a white takeaway cup, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Large Vanilla Latte
Greggs Large Vanilla Latte, vanilla latte topped with whipped cream and chocolate powder in a white takeaway cup, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte
Greggs Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte, vanilla iced matcha latte over ice in a clear glass, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Vanilla Custard Cream Doughnut
Greggs Vanilla Custard Cream Doughnut, sugared doughnut filled with vanilla custard and cream on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Tuna Mayonnaise Stottie
Greggs Tuna Mayonnaise Stottie, stottie cut in half and filled with tuna mayonnaise and sweetcorn on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Tuna Mayonnaise & Cucumber Sandwich
Greggs Tuna Mayonnaise & Cucumber Sandwich, malted bread sandwich with tuna mayonnaise and cucumber on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Tuna Crunch Roll
Greggs Tuna Crunch Roll, white roll filled with tuna mayonnaise, sweetcorn and lettuce on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Tuna Crunch Baguette
Greggs Tuna Crunch Baguette, baguette filled with tuna mayonnaise, sweetcorn and lettuce on white paper, nutrition and calories
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Greggs Tuna Crunch Sandwich (Hospital Shop)
Greggs Tuna Crunch Sandwich (Hospital Shop), malted bread sandwich with tuna mayonnaise and sweetcorn on white paper, nutrition and calories
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