Freee Gluten Free Organic Cranberry Oat Bars nutrition

One bar (35g)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)1 allergen NPM Score (2018): 10, higher is less healthy

Figures from Freee UK product page, collected by Boone. Free sugar estimated 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

Energy126 kcal6% of RI1,504 kJ, 359 kcal per 100g

Fat4.2gMedium6% of RI12g per 100g

Saturates1.8gMedium9% of RI5g per 100g

Sugars9.1gHigh10% of RI26g per 100g

Salt0.08gLow1% of RI0.22g 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

126kcal10% of the day

Where the calories come from

5%56%30%

ProteinCarbsFat

!Free sugar is the one to watch: 35% of their daily limit in one bar (35g).

CaloriesEnergy126 kcal10%

Reference 1,291 kcal

Free sugarHigh6.6g35%

Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)

Saturated fatWithin limit1.8g13%

Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age

SaltWithin limit0.08g3%

Limit 3g (NHS)

FibreTarget5.3g35%

Target 15g

ProteinTarget1.6g

No set target for this age

One bar (35g) of Cranberry 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 sugar9.1gin one bar (35g), from the label

Free sugar6.6gEstimated by Boone. 1.6 teaspoons

1.6 teaspoons of free sugar in one bar (35g)One teaspoon is 4g.

6.6g free sugar from agave nectar and apple juice concentrate (in the cranberries)
2.5g not free sugar, the natural sugar in the cranberries (16% of the bar)

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

6.6g as a share of the NHS daily maximum

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

#5 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 kcal4g Apple & Sultana Oat Bar 35g bar, 123 kcal5.6g Apricot & Chia Oat Bar 35g bar, 134 kcal5.7g Kids Oaty Bar Chocolate Chip 25g bar, 101 kcal5.8g Cranberry Oat Bar 35g bar, 126 kcal6.6g Chocolate Chip Oat Bar 35g bar, 141 kcal6.9g Banana & Chocolate Oat Bar 35g bar, 140 kcal7.4g Coconut & 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, 2.6g less. 88 kcal.More from Freee

Every Freee product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow 2018 guidance on GOV.UK →

1020 negative points
− 10 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 10, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →

10-20 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 →

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

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.

Score breakdown: +20 negative, −10 positive+

Negative points+20

Energy 1,504 kJ per 100g+4 of 10

Saturated fat 5g per 100g+5 of 10

Free sugars 18.8g per 100g+10 of 10

Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list

Salt 0.22g per 100g+1 of 10

Positive points−10

Fibre 15g per 100g−10 of 10

Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds 27.6%0 of 5

Fruit, nuts and seeds make up 27.6% on the model’s basis, with dried fruit counted at twice its weight

Protein 4.5g per 100g−2 of 5

Not counted, see below

Protein not counted. With 20 negative points, its 2 protein points are not counted. Why →

Final score: 20 − 1010

What is in it

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

8 basic, 1 orange

Ingredients9 ingredients, 1 orange

gluten free oats* 37%agave nectar*cranberries*apple juice concentrate*sunflower oil*palm oil*†acacia gum*salt. *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+

Thickeners and gelling agents →acacia gum*

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.

Per	100g	One bar (35g)
Energy	359 kcal	126 kcal
Fat	12g	4.2g
of which saturates	5g	1.8g
Carbohydrate	50g	17.5g
of which sugars	26g	9.1g
Free sugar (Boone)	18.8g	6.6g
Fibre	15g	5.3g
Protein	4.5g	1.6g
Salt	0.22g	0.08g

Quick answers

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

126 kcal in one bar (35g). Per 100g it is 359 kcal.

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

One bar (35g) has 9.1g of sugar, and Boone estimates 6.6g of it is free sugar, about 1.6 teaspoons. That is 35% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 22% of the 30g adult limit.

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

One bar (35g) gives 5.3g of fibre and 35% 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 Cranberry 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 Cranberry Oat Bars?+

10 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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