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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.

Wagamama Amai Sauce
Wagamama Amai Sauce, glossy dark brown sweet tamarind amai sauce in a white dipping dish, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Teriyaki Sauce
Wagamama Teriyaki Sauce, glossy dark amber teriyaki sauce in a white dipping dish, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Firecracker Sauce
Wagamama Firecracker Sauce, glossy vivid red-orange firecracker curry sauce in a white dipping dish, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Raisukaree Sauce
Wagamama Raisukaree Sauce, creamy pale golden coconut raisukaree curry sauce in a white dipping dish, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Hot Katsu Sauce
Wagamama Hot Katsu Sauce, smooth deep reddish-brown hot katsu curry sauce in a white dipping dish, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Katsu Curry Sauce
Wagamama Katsu Curry Sauce, smooth golden-brown katsu curry sauce in a white dipping dish, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Spicy Vegetable Ramen Broth
Wagamama Spicy Vegetable Ramen Broth, a smooth red-orange spicy vegetable ramen broth in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Spicy Chicken Ramen Broth
Wagamama Spicy Chicken Ramen Broth, a rich red-orange spicy chicken ramen broth in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Vegetable Stock Ramen Broth
Wagamama Vegetable Stock Ramen Broth, a clear light amber vegetable ramen broth in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Chicken Stock Ramen Broth
Wagamama Chicken Stock Ramen Broth, a clear light golden chicken ramen broth in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Rice Noodles
Wagamama Rice Noodles, a neat nest of plain flat wok-tossed rice noodles in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Udon Noodles
Wagamama Udon Noodles, a neat nest of plain thick white udon noodles in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Soba Noodles
Wagamama Soba Noodles, a neat nest of plain thin wok-tossed yellow soba noodles in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Cauliflower Rice
Wagamama Cauliflower Rice, a neat mound of lightly wok-fried cauliflower rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Steamed Brown Rice
Wagamama Steamed Brown Rice, a neat mound of steamed brown rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama White Rice
Wagamama White Rice, a neat mound of fluffy steamed white rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Sticky Rice
Wagamama Sticky Rice, a compact dome of glossy short-grain sticky white rice in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Gochujang Pork Belly Ramen (Gluten Free)
Wagamama Gochujang Pork Belly Ramen (Gluten Free), rice noodles in spicy broth with gochujang pork belly, sweetcorn, pea shoots, spring onion and half a tea-stained egg in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Signature Seafood Ramen (Gluten Free)
Wagamama Signature Seafood Ramen (Gluten Free), rice noodles in seafood broth with chilli-glazed king prawns, squid and samphire in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Grilled Chicken Ramen (Gluten Free)
Wagamama Grilled Chicken Ramen (Gluten Free), rice noodles in light chicken broth with sliced grilled chicken, bamboo shoots, pea shoots and spring onion in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Edamame with Chilli and Garlic Salt (Gluten Free)
Wagamama Edamame with Chilli and Garlic Salt (Gluten Free), steamed green edamame pods with chilli and garlic salt in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Edamame with Salt (Gluten Free)
Wagamama Edamame with Salt (Gluten Free), steamed green edamame pods with flakes of sea salt in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Lollipop Prawn Kushiyaki (Gluten Free)
Wagamama Lollipop Prawn Kushiyaki (Gluten Free), three grilled glazed prawn skewers with a charred lime half in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Miso Caramel Banana Bread (Delivery)
Wagamama Miso Caramel Banana Bread (Delivery), a slice of banana bread with toffee topping and toffee sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Smoked Chocolate Caramel Cake (Delivery)
Wagamama Smoked Chocolate Caramel Cake (Delivery), a layered slice of smoked chocolate mousse cake with salted caramel, ganache and biscuit crumbs in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Lemon Yuzu Muffin
Wagamama Lemon Yuzu Muffin, a golden lemon and yuzu muffin with a glossy icing glaze in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Chocolate Brownie
Wagamama Chocolate Brownie, a thick square of fudgy chocolate brownie in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Miso Caramel Ice Cream
Wagamama Miso Caramel Ice Cream, three scoops of miso caramel ice cream with toffee sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Coconut Reika Ice Cream
Wagamama Coconut Reika Ice Cream, three scoops of coconut ice cream with coconut flakes and passion fruit sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Popcorn Affogato
Wagamama Popcorn Affogato, a scoop of ice cream with espresso poured over and caramel popcorn in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Smoked Chocolate Caramel Cake
Wagamama Smoked Chocolate Caramel Cake, a layered slice of smoked chocolate mousse cake with salted caramel, ganache and biscuit crumbs in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama White Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake
Wagamama White Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake, a slice of white chocolate and ginger cheesecake with toffee sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Banana Katsu
Wagamama Banana Katsu, crisp panko-coated banana with a scoop of miso caramel ice cream and toffee sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Miso Caramel Banana Bread
Wagamama Miso Caramel Banana Bread, a slice of banana bread with toffee topping and toffee sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Miso Caramel and Toffee Bao Nut
Wagamama Miso Caramel and Toffee Bao Nut, a golden fried bao doughnut filled with toffee ice cream and miso caramel sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Matcha and Chocolate Bao Nut
Wagamama Matcha and Chocolate Bao Nut, a golden fried bao doughnut filled with matcha ice cream and chocolate sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Wagamama Ube and Cherry Bao Nut
Wagamama Ube and Cherry Bao Nut, a golden fried bao doughnut filled with purple ube ice cream and cherry sauce in a white bowl, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Free From Chocolate & Hazelnut Granola
Waitrose Free From Chocolate & Hazelnut Granola, gluten free oat granola with dark chocolate, hazelnuts, crisped rice and linseed in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Porridge Oats with Wheatbran
Waitrose Porridge Oats with Wheatbran, creamy cooked porridge oats flecked with wheat bran in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Raisin, Almond & Honey Granola
Waitrose Raisin, Almond & Honey Granola, honey oat granola with raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds and coconut in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Mixed Berry Crisp
Waitrose Mixed Berry Crisp, oat clusters with rice crisps, freeze-dried strawberry, blueberries and cranberries in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Essential Fruit & Nut Muesli
Waitrose Essential Fruit & Nut Muesli, oat, wheat and barley flake muesli with sultanas, raisins, apricot, dates, coconut, hazelnuts and almonds in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Original Instant Porridge Oats
Waitrose Original Instant Porridge Oats, creamy cooked porridge oats in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Apple & Blueberry Porridge Pot
Waitrose Apple & Blueberry Porridge Pot, porridge with apple and blueberry pieces in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Golden Syrup Porridge Pot
Waitrose Golden Syrup Porridge Pot, creamy golden syrup porridge in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Multigrain Muesli Base
Waitrose Multigrain Muesli Base, barley, oat, rye and wheat flake muesli with pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Free From Gluten Muesli
Waitrose Free From Gluten Muesli, gluten free oat muesli with sultanas, raisins, cranberries, almonds, seeds and apple in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Free From Gluten Free Porridge Oats
Waitrose Free From Gluten Free Porridge Oats, creamy cooked gluten free porridge oats in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Bircher Muesli
Waitrose Bircher Muesli, wholegrain oat muesli with sultanas, dried apple slices and sunflower and pumpkin seeds in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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Waitrose Original Porridge Pot
Waitrose Original Porridge Pot, creamy cooked porridge oats in a white bowl with milk, nutrition and calories
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