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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.

Zizzi Zucca Salad
Zizzi Zucca Salad, roasted butternut squash salad with mixed leaves, tomatoes and balsamic dressing, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Christmas Bombolini
Zizzi Christmas Bombolini, Italian doughnuts dusted with sugar with a chocolate dipping sauce, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Pistachio Christmas Tree
Zizzi Pistachio Christmas Tree, tree-shaped twisted pastry with pistachio cream and chopped pistachios, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Sticky Pigs in Blankets
Zizzi Sticky Pigs in Blankets, six sticky glazed pigs in blankets, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Cranberry & Prosciutto Roast Chicken with Gnocchi
Zizzi Cranberry & Prosciutto Roast Chicken with Gnocchi, prosciutto-wrapped roast chicken with cranberry, crispy gnocchi and gravy, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Cranberry & Prosciutto Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Zizzi Cranberry & Prosciutto Roast Chicken with Potatoes, prosciutto-wrapped roast chicken with cranberry, roast potatoes and gravy, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Lobster & Five Cheese Casareccia
Zizzi Lobster & Five Cheese Casareccia, casarecce pasta in a five cheese sauce with lobster, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Vegan Baked Gnocchi
Zizzi Vegan Baked Gnocchi, baked gnocchi in rich tomato sauce with a golden crumb top, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Black Truffle Arancini
Zizzi Black Truffle Arancini, three golden crumbed black truffle arancini, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Pig in Blanket Bombe
Zizzi Pig in Blanket Bombe, giant dough ball bombe with pigs in blankets, mozzarella and garlic butter, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Smoked Paprika Gnocchi
Zizzi Smoked Paprika Gnocchi, fried giant gnocchi with smoky seasoning and a Calabrese dip, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Salted Caramel Bread & Butter Pudding
Zizzi Salted Caramel Bread & Butter Pudding, panettone bread and butter pudding baked in a dish with salted caramel and vanilla gelato, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Five Cheese Gnocchi
Zizzi Five Cheese Gnocchi, giant gnocchi baked in a five cheese fondue, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Chicken Cacciatore
Zizzi Chicken Cacciatore, giant gnocchi with hand-shredded roast chicken, spinach and creamy sundried tomato sauce, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Sticky Pig Fonduta
Zizzi Sticky Pig Fonduta, five cheese fondue topped with pulled pork, crackling, crispy prosciutto and hot honey, with dough crusts, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Wild Strawberry & Panna Cotta Gelato
Zizzi Wild Strawberry & Panna Cotta Gelato, single scoop of wild strawberry and panna cotta gelato, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Vegan Coconut & Lime Gelato
Zizzi Vegan Coconut & Lime Gelato, single scoop of vegan coconut and lime gelato, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Zizzi Dragon Fruit Sorbet, single scoop of dragon fruit sorbet, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Strawberry Sorbet
Zizzi Strawberry Sorbet, single scoop of strawberry sorbet, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Vegan Salted Caramel Gelato
Zizzi Vegan Salted Caramel Gelato, single scoop of vegan salted caramel gelato, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Chocolate Gelato
Zizzi Chocolate Gelato, single scoop of chocolate gelato, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Vanilla Gelato
Zizzi Vanilla Gelato, single scoop of vanilla gelato, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Mixed Doughnuts x9
Zizzi Mixed Doughnuts x9, nine mini doughnuts, a mix of Biscoff and pistachio, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Pistachio Doughnuts x9
Zizzi Pistachio Doughnuts x9, nine mini doughnuts with pistachio cream and chopped pistachios, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Pistachio Doughnuts x3
Zizzi Pistachio Doughnuts x3, three mini doughnuts with pistachio cream and chopped pistachios, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Mini Biscoff Doughnuts x9
Zizzi Mini Biscoff Doughnuts x9, nine mini doughnuts with Biscoff sauce and crumb, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Mini Biscoff Doughnuts x3
Zizzi Mini Biscoff Doughnuts x3, three mini doughnuts with Biscoff sauce and crumb, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Zizzi Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, warm chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a dish with a Biscoff centre, vanilla gelato and salted caramel, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Lentil Ragu
Zizzi Non-Gluten Lentil Ragu, gluten-free fusilli with lentil and Datterini tomato ragu, spinach and pesto, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Vegan Pomodoro
Zizzi Non-Gluten Vegan Pomodoro, gluten-free fusilli in tomato sauce with Datterini tomatoes and basil, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Pomodoro
Zizzi Non-Gluten Pomodoro, gluten-free fusilli in tomato sauce with Datterini tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Seafood Vongole
Zizzi Non-Gluten Seafood Vongole, gluten-free fusilli with king prawns and clams in a garlic, lemon and parsley butter sauce, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Pollo Piccante
Zizzi Non-Gluten Pollo Piccante, gluten-free fusilli with harissa chicken, baby plum tomatoes and spinach in a creamy spicy sauce, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Pesto Rosso
Zizzi Non-Gluten Pesto Rosso, gluten-free fusilli with harissa chicken in a creamy red pesto and mascarpone sauce, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Chilli King Prawn
Zizzi Non-Gluten Chilli King Prawn, gluten-free fusilli with king prawns, courgette ribbons and a chilli seafood bisque, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Truffle Carbonara Sharepan
Zizzi Non-Gluten Truffle Carbonara Sharepan, large sharing dish of gluten-free fusilli in a four cheese truffle sauce with pancetta, crispy prosciutto and cheese crisps, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Truffle Carbonara Sharepan
Zizzi Truffle Carbonara Sharepan, large sharing dish of ruffled mafaldine pasta in a four cheese truffle sauce with pancetta, crispy prosciutto and cheese crisps, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Mac & Cheese Bites x10
Zizzi Mac & Cheese Bites x10, ten crumbed mac and cheese bites with riserva cheese, parsley and a Calabrese dip, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Mac & Cheese Bites x5
Zizzi Mac & Cheese Bites x5, five crumbed mac and cheese bites with riserva cheese, parsley and a Calabrese dip, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Pulled Pork La Bomba Chips
Zizzi Pulled Pork La Bomba Chips, skin-on fries loaded with pulled pork, fiery La Bomba sauce and melted mozzarella, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Smoked Paprika Fries
Zizzi Smoked Paprika Fries, fries with smoked paprika seasoning, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Hot Honey Pepperoni
Zizzi Non-Gluten Hot Honey Pepperoni, round gluten-free pizza with pepperoni, 'nduja, mozzarella and hot honey, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Meat Feast
Zizzi Non-Gluten Meat Feast, round gluten-free pizza with harissa chicken, pepperoni, chorizo and mozzarella, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Non-Gluten Double Cheese Margherita
Zizzi Non-Gluten Double Cheese Margherita, round gluten-free pizza with tomato and a double layer of melted mozzarella, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Rustica Hot Honey Pepperoni
Zizzi Rustica Hot Honey Pepperoni, long oval pizza with pepperoni, 'nduja, mozzarella and hot honey, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Rustica Meat Feast
Zizzi Rustica Meat Feast, long oval pizza with harissa chicken, pepperoni, chorizo and mozzarella, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Rustica Double Cheese Margherita
Zizzi Rustica Double Cheese Margherita, long oval pizza with tomato and a double layer of melted mozzarella, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Tomato, Pesto & Burrata Pizzanini
Zizzi Tomato, Pesto & Burrata Pizzanini, small pizza with tomato, pesto, cherry tomatoes and burrata, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Prosciutto & Burrata Pizzanini
Zizzi Prosciutto & Burrata Pizzanini, small pizza with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, burrata and balsamic, nutrition and calories
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Zizzi Crispy Chicken Caesar Pizzanini
Zizzi Crispy Chicken Caesar Pizzanini, small pizza with crispy chicken, mozzarella, baby gem, Caesar dressing and riserva cheese, nutrition and calories
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