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Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Bars 18g nutrition

One bar (18g)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)1 allergenNPM Score (2018): 25, higher is less healthy

Figures from Cadbury UK product page, collected by Boone. Free sugar estimated by Boone. Last checked 26 October 2026. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Free sugar leaves out an estimated 8.2g of lactose per 100g, worked out from the protein, because milk carries about 1.4g of lactose for every 1g of protein, allowing a fifth of the protein for the cocoa. Lactose is the sugar in milk and is not free sugar.

Traffic lights, per one bar (18g)Colours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy96 kcal5% of RI2,232 kJ, 534 kcal per 100g
Fat5.4gHigh8% of RI30g per 100g
Saturates3.2gHigh16% of RI18g per 100g
Sugars10.1gHigh11% of RI56g per 100g
Salt0.04gLow1% of RI0.24g per 100g

Colours use the Food Standards Agency front-of-pack thresholds per 100g. RI is the adult reference intake.

How much
Who is eating
96kcal7% of the day
Where the calories come from
5%43%51%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 45% of their daily limit in one bar (18g).
CaloriesEnergy96 kcal7%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh8.6g45%
Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit3.2g23%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.04g1%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget0.4g3%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget1.3g
No set target for this age

One bar (18g) of Dairy Milk Little Bars. Figures from Cadbury; portion figures calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar10.1gin one bar (18g), from the label
Free sugar8.6gEstimated by Boone. 2.2 teaspoons
2.2 teaspoons of free sugar in one bar (18g)One teaspoon is 4g.
  • 8.6g free sugar from added sugar
  • 1.5g not free sugar, lactose from the milk ingredients

Sugar in milk and whole or dried fruit is not free sugar. NHS →

8.6g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day45%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day36%
Age 11 and over 30g a day29%

The NHS free sugar limit is 19g a day at age 4 to 6, 24g at 7 to 10 and 30g from 11. There is no limit for under 4s: they should avoid free sugar.

Against other Cadbury chocolate

#8 of 60 Cadbury chocolate for least free sugar per portion.

Sorted by free sugar per portionHow
Dairy Milk Cornflake Bites 11g bar, 54 kcal4.1gDairy Milk Buttons 14.4g bar, 77 kcal6.9gDairy Milk Oreo 15g bar, 84 kcal7.5gTimeout 18g 18g bar, 93 kcal7.5gTimeout Orange 18g 18g bar, 93 kcal7.5gDM Salted Caramel 20g bar, 97 kcal8.5gFreddo 18g bar, 96 kcal8.6gDairy Milk Little Bars 18g bar, 96 kcal8.6gCadbury White Bar 15g bar, 80 kcal8.7gFreddo Caramel 19.5g bar, 97 kcal8.9gDM Oreo Sandwich 19.2g bar, 100 kcal9.2gCurly Wurly 21.5g 21.5g bar, 98 kcal9.7gDarkmilk Buttons 25g bar, 134 kcal10.2gChomp 23.5g 23.5g bar, 109 kcal10.3gCaramel Nibbles 25g bar, 124 kcal11.4gDairy Milk Giant Buttons 25g bar, 134 kcal11.9gDM Chopped Hazelnut 23.8g bar, 130 kcal12.1gDM Winter Wonderland 25g bar, 133 kcal12.3gDairy Milk Biscoff 23.8g bar, 124 kcal12.6gDM Chopped Fruit & Nut 23.8g bar, 121 kcal12.6gCreme Egg Minis 22.6g bar, 111 kcal12.9gMarvellous Creations 26.7g bar, 139 kcal13gBournville Classic 22.5g bar, 118 kcal13.1gDarkmilk 30g bar, 161 kcal13.2gCaramilk Buttons 25g bar, 135 kcal14gFudge 22g 22g bar, 98 kcal14gCadbury White Buttons 25g bar, 134 kcal14.1gBournville Giant Buttons 25g bar, 128 kcal14.5gDM Winter Mint Crisp 30g bar, 155 kcal14.9gDairy Milk Whole Nut 31.1g bar, 172 kcal14.9gDairy Milk Fruit & Nut 27.5g bar, 136 kcal15gDM Strawberries & Creme 28.7g bar, 158 kcal15.2gMini Snow Balls 24.3g bar, 118 kcal15.3gDairy Milk Caramel 37g bar, 180 kcal15.7gMini Eggs 25g bar, 124 kcal16gBournville Old Jamaica 33g bar, 162 kcal16.1gCadbury Oreo White 30g bar, 167 kcal16.2gCaramilk Crispy 28.3g bar, 150 kcal16.7gFlake 32g 32g bar, 168 kcal17gCaramel Egg 40g bar, 195 kcal17gDairy Milk Daim 30g bar, 161 kcal17.1gMilk Tray 30g bar, 158 kcal17.1gRoses tub 30g bar, 146 kcal17.1gCaramilk 30g bar, 163 kcal17.1gWispa 36g 36g bar, 196 kcal17.1gHeroes tub 30g bar, 146 kcal17.4gBournville Hazelnut Caramel 33.3g bar, 179 kcal18gBournville Salted Caramel 36g bar, 170 kcal19.8gDairy Milk 45g 45g bar, 240 kcal21.5gStarbar 49g 49g bar, 249 kcal21.6gTwirl White Dipped 43g 43g bar, 235 kcal21.9gWispa Gold 48g 48g bar, 241 kcal21.9gPicnic 48.4g 48.4g bar, 233 kcal22.7gTwirl 43g 43g bar, 228 kcal22.8gTwirl Orange 43g 43g bar, 228 kcal22.8gCrunchie 40g 40g bar, 186 kcal24gBoost 48.5g 48.5g bar, 249 kcal25.2gCreme Egg 40g bar, 178 kcal26.8gWhite Creme Egg 40g bar, 178 kcal26.8gDouble Decker 54.5g 54.5g bar, 250 kcal29.4g
Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from CadburyCadbury Dairy Milk Cornflake Cluster Bites →4.1g free sugar per portion, 4.5g less. 54 kcal.More from Cadbury
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Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow2018 guidance on GOV.UK →
2528 negative points
− 3 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 25, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
25-20 best possible4 and above: less healthy40 worst possible

Higher is less healthy; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy under this model. How the score works →

#27 of 60 Cadbury chocolate for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +28 negative, −3 positive+
Negative points+28
Energy 2,232 kJ per 100g+7 of 10
Saturated fat 18g per 100g+10 of 10
Free sugars 47.8g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.24g per 100g+1 of 10
Positive points−3
Fibre 2.1g per 100g−3 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 00 of 5
No fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds with a stated weight
Protein 7.3g per 100g−4 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 28 negative points, its 4 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 28 − 325

What is in it

9 ingredients; 3 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

6 basic, 3 orange
Ingredients9 ingredients, 3 orange
MILKsugarcocoa buttercocoa masspalmsheaE442E476flavourings
No added vitamins or minerals

The ingredient list does not include any fortification.

How processed is it?

NOVA group 4
1 Unprocessed
2 Ingredients
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

Group 4 because the ingredient list includes the industrial ingredients below. Added vitamins and minerals are not counted. How NOVA works →

2 types of industrial ingredient+

Allergens

1 contain13 not listed
MilkContains
CeleryNot listed
Cereals containing glutenNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot listed
MolluscsNot listed
MustardNot listed
NutsNot listed
PeanutsNot listed
SesameNot listed
SoybeansNot listed
Sulphur dioxide and sulphitesNot listed
Check the pack. Contains is taken from the ingredient list. May contain warnings are not shown here, and recipes change.

Full nutrition by portion

Per 100g as sold, and per portion.

Per100gOne bar (18g)
Energy534 kcal96 kcal
Fat30g5.4g
of which saturates18g3.2g
Carbohydrate57g10.3g
of which sugars56g10.1g
Free sugar (Boone)47.8g8.6g
Fibre2.1g0.4g
Protein7.3g1.3g
Salt0.24g0.04g

Quick answers

How many calories are in Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Bars 18g?+

96 kcal in one bar (18g). Per 100g it is 534 kcal.

How much sugar is in Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Bars 18g?+

One bar (18g) has 10.1g of sugar, and Boone estimates 8.6g of it is free sugar, about 2.2 teaspoons. That is 45% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 29% of the 30g adult limit.

Is Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Bars 18g good for children?+

One bar (18g) gives 0.4g of fibre and 45% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Cadbury Dairy Milk Cornflake Cluster Bites has 4.1g of free sugar per portion.

Is Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Bars 18g ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes emulsifiers, flavourings.

What is the nutrient profile score of Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Bars 18g?+

25 on the UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018, calculated by Boone per 100g. Scores run from -20 to 40; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy.

Where the figures come from

Source. Cadbury UK product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from Cadbury’s published figures. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Calculated by Boone. Free sugar, portion figures, traffic lights and the nutrient profile score. Labelled where they appear.

Limits. NHS free sugar and salt limits by age; UK reference intakes for adults.

Full methodology →UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 →NOVA food processing →
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