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Nestlé Rolo nutrition

Half tube (26g)Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)1 allergenNPM Score (2018): 26, higher is less healthy

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

Free sugar leaves out an estimated 5g of lactose per 100g, worked out from the 14% milk solids on the label. Lactose is the sugar in milk and is not free sugar.

Traffic lights, per half tube (26g)Colours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy125 kcal6% of RI2,015 kJ, 480 kcal per 100g
Fat5.4gHigh8% of RI20.9g per 100g
Saturates3gHigh15% of RI11.6g per 100g
Sugars15.6gHigh17% of RI59.9g per 100g
Salt0.08gMedium1% of RI0.31g 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
125kcal10% of the day
Where the calories come from
3%57%39%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 75% of their daily limit in half tube (26g).
CaloriesEnergy125 kcal10%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh14.3g75%
Limit 19g free sugar (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit3g22%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.08g3%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget0.2g1%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget0.9g
No set target for this age

Half tube (26g) of Rolo. Figures from Nestlé; portion figures calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar15.6gin half tube (26g), from the label
Free sugar14.3gEstimated by Boone. 3.6 teaspoons
3.6 teaspoons of free sugar in half tube (26g)One teaspoon is 4g.
  • 14.3g free sugar from added sugar and syrups
  • 1.3g not free sugar, lactose from the milk ingredients

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

14.3g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day75%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day59%
Age 11 and over 30g a day48%

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 chocolate

#15 of 40 Nestlé chocolate for least free sugar per portion.

Sorted by free sugar per portionHow
Blue Riband 18g bar, 93 kcal9.1gToffee Crisp Biscuit 18.7g bar, 96 kcal9.2gKitKat Dark 2 Finger 20.7g bar, 104 kcal9.2gKitKat White 2 Finger 20.7g bar, 107 kcal9.4gKitKat Hazelnut 2 Finger 20.7g bar, 104 kcal9.5gKitKat Cookie Dough 2 Finger 20.7g bar, 104 kcal9.5gKitKat Orange 20.7g bar, 104 kcal9.5gKitKat 2 Finger 20.7g bar, 104 kcal9.6gMilkybar 25g bar, 136 kcal11gCrunch 25g bar, 129 kcal12.1gMilkybar Buttons 30g bar, 164 kcal13.2gMilkybar Giant Buttons 30g bar, 164 kcal13.2gKitKat Hazelnut Sharing Bar 30g bar, 159 kcal13.5gKitKat Salted Caramel Sharing Bar 30g bar, 157 kcal13.7gRolo 26g bar, 125 kcal14.3gMunchies 26g bar, 126 kcal14.6gAero Milk Sharing Bar 30g bar, 159 kcal14.7gLion White 30g bar, 145 kcal15gDairy Box 30g bar, 161 kcal16.1gKitKat Chunky Peanut Butter 42g bar, 222 kcal16.1gLittle Rolo 30g bar, 149 kcal16.5gWalnut Whip 30g bar, 148 kcal16.7gSmarties Sharing Bag 30g bar, 141 kcal17gAero Peppermint Bubbles 30g bar, 161 kcal17.1gAero Milk Chocolate 36g bar, 193 kcal17.1gQuality Street 30g bar, 140 kcal17.3gBlack Magic 30g bar, 141 kcal17.5gKitKat Cookie Dough 4 Finger 41.5g bar, 212 kcal17.6gKitKat Dark 41.5g bar, 208 kcal18.6gMatchmakers Mint 30g bar, 146 kcal18.6gToffee Crisp 38g bar, 197 kcal19gMatchmakers Orange 30g bar, 148 kcal19gKitKat Chunky 40g bar, 203 kcal19.1gKitKat 4 Finger 41.5g bar, 208 kcal19.2gAero Peppermint 36g bar, 194 kcal19.4gAfter Eight 30g bar, 129 kcal19.9gLion Bar 50g bar, 240 kcal21.1gSmarties 38g bar, 179 kcal21.6gYorkie 46g bar, 242 kcal23gYorkie Raisin & Biscuit 44g bar, 224 kcal25.7g
Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from NestléNestlé Blue Riband →9.1g free sugar per portion, 5.1g less. 93 kcal.More from Nestlé
Every Nestlé product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Nutrient profile score

Calculated by BooneHow2018 guidance on GOV.UK →
2627 negative points
− 1 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this portion is less healthy: it scores 26, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
26-20 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 →

#33 of 40 Nestlé chocolate for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +27 negative, −1 positive+
Negative points+27
Energy 2,015 kJ per 100g+6 of 10
Saturated fat 11.6g per 100g+10 of 10
Free sugars 54.9g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.31g per 100g+1 of 10
Positive points−1
Fibre 0.8g per 100g−1 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 00 of 5
Too little fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds to score
Protein 3.6g per 100g−2 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 27 negative points, its 2 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 27 − 126

What is in it

16 ingredients; 4 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

12 basic, 4 orange
Ingredients16 ingredients, 4 orange
Glucose syrupsugarinvert sugar syrupwhole and skimmedcocoa butterpalmmango kernelsalsheasweetened condensed skimmed milkcocoa massmilkwhey powdersunflower lecithinsaltflavouring
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 →

3 types of industrial ingredient+

Allergens

1 contain13 not listed
MilkContains
CeleryNot listed
Cereals containing glutenNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot 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.

Per100gHalf tube (26g)
Energy480 kcal125 kcal
Fat20.9g5.4g
of which saturates11.6g3g
Carbohydrate69g17.9g
of which sugars59.9g15.6g
Free sugar (Boone)54.9g14.3g
Fibre0.8g0.2g
Protein3.6g0.9g
Salt0.31g0.08g

Quick answers

How many calories are in Nestlé Rolo?+

125 kcal in half tube (26g). Per 100g it is 480 kcal.

How much sugar is in Nestlé Rolo?+

Half tube (26g) has 15.6g of sugar, and Boone estimates 14.3g of it is free sugar, about 3.6 teaspoons. That is 75% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 48% of the 30g adult limit.

Is Nestlé Rolo good for children?+

Half tube (26g) gives 0.2g of fibre and 75% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Nestlé Blue Riband has 9.1g of free sugar per portion.

Is Nestlé Rolo ultra-processed?+

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

What is the nutrient profile score of Nestlé Rolo?+

26 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 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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