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Freee Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Chip Oat Bars nutrition

One bar (35g)Processed (NOVA 3)1 allergenNPM Score (2018): 14, higher is less healthy

Figures from Freee UK product page, collected by Boone. Free sugar calculated by Boone. Last checked 17 October 2026. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Traffic lights, per one bar (35g)Colours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy141 kcal7% of RI1,677 kJ, 402 kcal per 100g
Fat6.4gHigh9% of RI18.2g per 100g
Saturates3gHigh15% of RI8.7g per 100g
Sugars6.9gMedium8% of RI19.8g per 100g
Salt0.06gLow1% of RI0.18g 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
141kcal11% of the day
Where the calories come from
7%46%41%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 36% of their daily limit in one bar (35g).
CaloriesEnergy141 kcal11%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh6.9g36%
Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit3g22%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.06g2%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget4.8g32%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget2.3g
No set target for this age

One bar (35g) of Chocolate Chip Oat Bar. Figures from Freee; portion figures calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar6.9gin one bar (35g), from the label
Free sugar6.9gCalculated by Boone. 1.7 teaspoons
1.7 teaspoons of free sugar in one bar (35g)One teaspoon is 4g.
  • 6.9g free sugar from agave nectar and chocolate chips

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

6.9g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day36%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day29%
Age 11 and over 30g a day23%

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 Freee cereal bars

#6 of 8 Freee cereal bars for least free sugar per portion.

Sorted by free sugar per portionHow
Kids Oaty Bar Apple & Sultana 25g bar, 88 kcal4gApple & Sultana Oat Bar 35g bar, 123 kcal5.6gApricot & Chia Oat Bar 35g bar, 134 kcal5.7gKids Oaty Bar Chocolate Chip 25g bar, 101 kcal5.8gCranberry Oat Bar 35g bar, 126 kcal6.6gChocolate Chip Oat Bar 35g bar, 141 kcal6.9gBanana & Chocolate Oat Bar 35g bar, 140 kcal7.4gCoconut & Chocolate Oat Bar 35g bar, 147 kcal7.7g
Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from FreeeFreee Gluten Free Organic Kids Oaty Bars Apple & Sultana →4g free sugar per portion, 2.9g less. 88 kcal.More from Freee
Every Freee product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow2018 guidance on GOV.UK →
1424 negative points
− 10 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 14, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
14-20 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 →

#7 of 8 Freee cereal bars for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +24 negative, −10 positive+
Negative points+24
Energy 1,677 kJ per 100g+5 of 10
Saturated fat 8.7g per 100g+9 of 10
Free sugars 19.8g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.18g per 100g0 of 10
Positive points−10
Fibre 13.6g per 100g−10 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 00 of 5
No fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds with a stated weight
Protein 6.6g per 100g−3 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 24 negative points, its 3 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 24 − 1014

What is in it

10 ingredients; 0 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

10 basic, 0 orange
Ingredients10 ingredients, 0 orange
gluten free oats* 39%agave nectar*cocoa mass*cane sugar*cocoa butter*natural cocoa powder*palm oil*†acacia gum*salt. Chocolate contains 70% cocoa solids minimum. *organic†responsibly sourced
No added vitamins or minerals

The ingredient list does not include any fortification.

How processed is it?

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

Group 3 because it is made from whole foods with added sugar, syrup, salt, oil and butter, but the ingredient list has no flavourings, emulsifiers or other industrial ingredients. How NOVA works →

No industrial ingredients

Nothing on the ingredient list is a NOVA marker of ultra-processing.

Allergens

1 contain13 not listed
Cereals containing glutenContains
CeleryNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot listed
MilkNot 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 (35g)
Energy402 kcal141 kcal
Fat18.2g6.4g
of which saturates8.7g3g
Carbohydrate46g16.1g
of which sugars19.8g6.9g
Free sugar (Boone)19.8g6.9g
Fibre13.6g4.8g
Protein6.6g2.3g
Salt0.18g0.06g

Quick answers

How many calories are in Freee Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Chip Oat Bars?+

141 kcal in one bar (35g). Per 100g it is 402 kcal.

How much sugar is in Freee Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Chip Oat Bars?+

One bar (35g) has 6.9g of sugar, and Boone calculates 6.9g of it is free sugar, about 1.7 teaspoons. That is 36% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 23% of the 30g adult limit.

Is Freee Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Chip Oat Bars good for children?+

One bar (35g) gives 4.8g of fibre and 36% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Freee Gluten Free Organic Kids Oaty Bars Apple & Sultana has 4g of free sugar per portion.

Is Freee Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Chip Oat Bars ultra-processed?+

No, NOVA group 3, processed. It has added sugar, syrup, salt, oil and butter but no industrial ingredients.

What is the nutrient profile score of Freee Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Chip Oat Bars?+

14 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. Freee UK product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from Freee’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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