A Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 458 kcal, 20.7g of free sugar (5.2 teaspoons) and 0.34g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Soya, Milk
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 458 kcal, 25.5g of fat (17g saturated), 39.5g of carbohydrate (38.3g total sugar), 13.5g of protein and 0.34g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion | 458 kcal | 0.34g | 38.3g | 20.7g | 5.2 tsp | 39.5g | 13.5g |
Sugar in Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 20.7g of free sugar per portion. High free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 20.7g 69% | 20.7g 69% | 20.7g 69% | 20.7g 86% | 20.7g 109% |
Boone calculates these percentages from LEON UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 458 kcal of calories per portion. Moderate calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per portion | 458 kcal 23% | 458 kcal 18% | 458 kcal 24% | 458 kcal 29% | 458 kcal 35% |
Boone calculates these percentages from LEON UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 17g of saturated fat per portion. High saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 17g 85% | 17g 57% | 17g 85% | 17g 94% | 17g 106% |
Boone calculates these percentages from LEON UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 0.34g of salt per portion. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 0.34g 6% | 0.34g 6% | 0.34g 6% | 0.34g 7% | 0.34g 11% |
Boone calculates these percentages from LEON UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains 3.6g of fibre per portion. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 3.6g 12% | 3.6g 12% | 3.6g 14% | 3.6g 18% | 3.6g 24% |
Boone calculates these percentages from LEON UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 38.3g | 20.7g | 17.6g | 5.2 tsp |
Boone counts the sugar naturally present in cow's milk (lactose) as not free, estimated from the milk protein, and counts the rest as free sugar from the added sugar and chocolate.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice, purées, syrups and plant drinks made from hydrolysed grains count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) is made with a published list of at least 6 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains emulsifiers and flavourings. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Emulsifiers
Keep fat and water mixed so the texture stays even and does not separate.
Flavourings
Add or restore flavour that processing has taken away.
Boone classifies Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains at least 6 distinct ingredients: 4 raw and 2 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33% |
The 2 manufactured ingredients
soya lecithin, vanilla flavouring.
The 4 raw ingredients
cocoa butter, cocoa mass, milk, sugar.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large) contains soya and milk as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Leon Hot Chocolate (Whole Milk, Large)
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Not present |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = named in the ingredient list LEON publishes in its Barista Drinks Menu. LEON handles all 14 allergens in its restaurants and cannot guarantee any dish or drink is allergen free. LEON says its milk alternative drinks follow a vegan recipe but may not be suitable for people with milk or egg allergies, and that milk options, sizes, flavours and extras change the allergen information. Ask in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
