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Freee Gluten Free Organic Coconut & Chocolate Oat Bars nutrition

One bar (35g)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)1 allergenNPM Score (2018): 16, 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
Energy147 kcal7% of RI1,752 kJ, 420 kcal per 100g
Fat7.4gHigh11% of RI21g per 100g
Saturates3.9gHigh19% of RI11g per 100g
Sugars7.7gMedium9% of RI22g per 100g
Salt0.09gLow1% of RI0.25g 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
147kcal11% of the day
Where the calories come from
7%42%45%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 41% of their daily limit in one bar (35g).
CaloriesEnergy147 kcal11%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh7.7g41%
Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)
Saturated fatHigh3.9g27%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.09g3%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget4.9g33%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget2.5g
No set target for this age

One bar (35g) of Coconut & Chocolate 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 sugar7.7gin one bar (35g), from the label
Free sugar7.7gCalculated by Boone. 1.9 teaspoons
1.9 teaspoons of free sugar in one bar (35g)One teaspoon is 4g.
  • 7.7g free sugar from agave nectar and chocolate chips

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

7.7g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day41%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day32%
Age 11 and over 30g a day26%

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

#8 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, 3.7g 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 →
1626 negative points
− 10 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 16, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
16-20 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 →

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

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +26 negative, −10 positive+
Negative points+26
Energy 1,752 kJ per 100g+5 of 10
Saturated fat 11g per 100g+10 of 10
Free sugars 22g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.25g per 100g+1 of 10
Positive points−10
Fibre 14g per 100g−10 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds 7%0 of 5
Fruit, nuts and seeds make up 7% on the model’s basis, with dried fruit counted at twice its weight
Protein 7g per 100g−4 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 26 negative points, its 4 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 26 − 1016

What is in it

11 ingredients; 1 is an additive or industrial ingredient (orange).

10 basic, 1 orange
Ingredients11 ingredients, 1 orange
gluten free oats* 36%agave nectar*palm oil*†cane sugar*cocoa mass*cocoa butter*coconut chips* 7%acacia gum*coconut flour* 4%salt. Chocolate contains cocoa solids 55% minimum. *organic†responsibly sourced
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 →

1 type of industrial ingredient+

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)
Energy420 kcal147 kcal
Fat21g7.4g
of which saturates11g3.9g
Carbohydrate44g15.4g
of which sugars22g7.7g
Free sugar (Boone)22g7.7g
Fibre14g4.9g
Protein7g2.5g
Salt0.25g0.09g

Quick answers

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

147 kcal in one bar (35g). Per 100g it is 420 kcal.

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

One bar (35g) has 7.7g of sugar, and Boone calculates 7.7g of it is free sugar, about 1.9 teaspoons. That is 41% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 26% of the 30g adult limit.

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

One bar (35g) gives 4.9g of fibre and 41% 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 Coconut & Chocolate Oat Bars ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes thickeners and gelling agents.

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

16 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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