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Nestlé Lion Cereal Bar nutrition

One bar (25g)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)3 allergensNPM Score (2018): 11, higher is less healthy

Figures from Nestlé Cereals 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 (25g)Colours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy100 kcal5% of RI1,673 kJ, 398 kcal per 100g
Fat3.1gMedium4% of RI12.3g per 100g
Saturates1.3gHigh7% of RI5.2g per 100g
Sugars5.6gMedium6% of RI22.3g per 100g
Salt0.12gMedium2% of RI0.46g 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
100kcal8% of the day
Where the calories come from
7%63%28%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 26% of their daily limit in one bar (25g).
CaloriesEnergy100 kcal8%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh5g26%
Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit1.3g9%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.12g4%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget1.7g11%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget1.8g
No set target for this age

One bar (25g) of Lion Cereal Bar. Figures from Nestlé; portion figures calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar5.6gin one bar (25g), from the label
Free sugar5gEstimated by Boone. 1.2 teaspoons
1.2 teaspoons of free sugar in one bar (25g)One teaspoon is 4g.
  • 5g free sugar from added sugar, glucose syrup and other syrups
  • 0.6g not free sugar, lactose from the milk ingredients

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

5g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day26%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day21%
Age 11 and over 30g a day17%

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 Nestlé cereal bars

#4 of 4 Nestlé cereal bars for least free sugar per portion.

Sorted by free sugar per portionHow
Honey Cheerios Bar 22g bar, 86 kcal3.9gCuriously Cinnamon Bar 25g bar, 98 kcal4.5gNesquik Cereal Bar 25g bar, 99 kcal4.8gLion Cereal Bar 25g bar, 100 kcal5g
Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from NestléNestlé Honey Cheerios Cereal Bar →3.9g free sugar per portion, 1.1g less. 86 kcal.More from Nestlé
Every Nestlé product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow2018 guidance on GOV.UK →
1121 negative points
− 10 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 11, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
11-20 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 →

#2 of 4 Nestlé cereal bars for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +21 negative, −10 positive+
Negative points+21
Energy 1,673 kJ per 100g+5 of 10
Saturated fat 5.2g per 100g+5 of 10
Free sugars 19.8g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.46g per 100g+1 of 10
Positive points−10
Fibre 6.6g per 100g−10 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 00 of 5
Too little fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds to score
Protein 7.3g per 100g−4 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 21 negative points, its 4 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 21 − 1011

What is in it

34 ingredients; 11 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

23 basic, 11 orange
Ingredients34 ingredients, 11 orange
Whole grain wheat flour (29.9%)glucose syrupsunflower oilcoconut oilshea oilsugarskimmed milk powderinvert sugar syrupglycerolcocoa buttercocoa massmilksoya lecithinpolyglycerol polyricinoleateflavouringwhole grain oats (4.3%)added vitamins and mineralsfructo-oligosaccharidesmaize semolinamaltodextrinwheat flourrice flourflavouringscocoa powderfat-reduced cocoa powdersaltlecithintocopherolscaramelised sugar syrupcaroteneB5B9B6B2
Fortified with vitamins and minerals

Nestlé adds vitamins and minerals to this product. They are counted as one ingredient and are not a marker of ultra-processing.

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 →

6 types of industrial ingredient+

Allergens

3 contain11 not listed
Cereals containing glutenContains
MilkContains
SoybeansContains
CeleryNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot listed
MolluscsNot listed
MustardNot listed
NutsNot listed
PeanutsNot listed
SesameNot 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 (25g)
Energy398 kcal100 kcal
Fat12.3g3.1g
of which saturates5.2g1.3g
Carbohydrate62.9g15.7g
of which sugars22.3g5.6g
Free sugar (Boone)19.8g5g
Fibre6.6g1.7g
Protein7.3g1.8g
Salt0.46g0.12g

Quick answers

How many calories are in Nestlé Lion Cereal Bar?+

100 kcal in one bar (25g). Per 100g it is 398 kcal.

How much sugar is in Nestlé Lion Cereal Bar?+

One bar (25g) has 5.6g of sugar, and Boone estimates 5g of it is free sugar, about 1.2 teaspoons. That is 26% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 17% of the 30g adult limit.

Is Nestlé Lion Cereal Bar good for children?+

One bar (25g) gives 1.7g of fibre and 26% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Nestlé Honey Cheerios Cereal Bar has 3.9g of free sugar per portion.

Is Nestlé Lion Cereal Bar ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes modified starches and sugars, humectants, emulsifiers, flavourings, antioxidants, colours.

What is the nutrient profile score of Nestlé Lion Cereal Bar?+

11 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. Nestlé Cereals UK product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from Nestlé’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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