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Weetabix Chocolate nutrition

30g bowl, pack serving 45gUltra-processed (NOVA 4)2 allergensNPM Score (2018): 5, higher is less healthy

Figures from the nutrition panel on Tesco’s 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 30g bowlColours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy110 kcal5% of RI1,547 kJ, 366 kcal per 100g
Fat1.1gMedium2% of RI3.8g per 100g
Saturates0.5gMedium2% of RI1.6g per 100g
Sugars5.1gMedium6% of RI17g per 100g
Salt0.05gLow1% of RI0.18g per 100g

Colours use the Food Standards Agency front-of-pack thresholds per 100g. RI is the adult reference intake. Cereal only, before milk.

How much
Milk, 125ml
Who is eating
110kcal9% of the day
Where the calories come from
11%74%9%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 27% of their daily limit in a 30g bowl.
CaloriesEnergy110 kcal9%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh5.1g27%
Limit 19g (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit0.5g3%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.05g2%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget3g20%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget3g
No set target for this age

30g of Weetabix Chocolate, no milk. Cereal figures from the pack panel; milk figures are typical UK values. Calorie split calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar in a bowl: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar5.1gin a 30g bowl, from the label
Free sugar5.1gCalculated by Boone. 1.3 teaspoons
1.3 teaspoons of free sugar in a 30g bowlOne teaspoon is 4g.
  • 5.1g free sugar from sugar, the sugar in the chocolate and malted barley extract

Sugar in milk and whole or dried fruit is not free sugar. Milk on top adds about 6g of sugar that does not count. NHS →

5.1g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day27%
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 Weetabix cereals

#12 of 15 Weetabix cereals for least free sugar.

Sorted by free sugar a bowlHow
Ready Brek 2.4g fibre, 112 kcal0gWeetabix 3g fibre, 106 kcal1.3gWeetabix Organic 3g fibre, 107 kcal1.3gOatibix 2.6g fibre, 117 kcal1.4gWeetabix Protein 3g fibre, 110 kcal1.4gCrispy Minis Fruit & Nut 2.9g fibre, 112 kcal3.2gWeetabix Banana 3g fibre, 108 kcal3.9gWeetabix Crunchy Bran 6.6g fibre, 105 kcal4.2gOatibix Flakes 2.4g fibre, 122 kcal4.2gCrispy Minis Caramelised Biscuit 2.9g fibre, 114 kcal4.5gCrispy Minis Chocolate Chip 3g fibre, 116 kcal5.1gWeetabix Chocolate 3g fibre, 110 kcal5.1gWeetos 2.6g fibre, 110 kcal5.7gReady Brek Chocolate 2.1g fibre, 115 kcal6gWeetabix Protein Crunch Chocolate 2.1g fibre, 113 kcal6.6g
Swaps with less sugarLess sugar from WeetabixReady Brek Original →0g free sugar a bowl, 5.1g less. 2.4g fibre.Lowest sugar at a supermarketAsda Original Porridge Sachets →0g free sugar a bowl. 5.1g fibre.More from Weetabix
Every Weetabix product →Sort by sugar, salt or calories

Against 318 supermarket cereals

Where a 30g bowl sits against every own-brand cereal from Asda, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

Free sugar5.1g a bowl
0gMiddle 3.3g10g

More free sugar than 76% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Fibre3g a bowl
0.03gMiddle 2.3g7.8g

More fibre than 84% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Protein3g a bowl
1.5gMiddle 3g8.7g

Less protein than 51% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Salt0.05g a bowl
0gMiddle 0.04g0.28g

More salt than 52% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Nutrient profile score

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

The 2018 model indicates this cereal is less healthy: it scores 5, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
5-20 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 15 Weetabix cereals for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g of cereal, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +15 negative, −10 positive+
Negative points+15
Energy 1,547 kJ per 100g+4 of 10
Saturated fat 1.6g per 100g+1 of 10
Free sugars 17g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.18g per 100g0 of 10
Positive points−10
Fibre 10g 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 10g per 100g−5 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 15 negative points, its 5 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 15 − 105

What is in it

13 ingredients; 3 are additives or industrial ingredients (orange).

10 basic, 3 orange
Ingredients13 ingredients, 3 orange
Wholegrain Wheat (84%)SugarCocoa MassCocoa ButterEmulsifier: Soya LecithinFlavouringMalted Barley ExtractFat Reduced Cocoa PowderFlavouringsSaltadded vitamins and mineralsB1B2
Fortified with vitamins and minerals

Weetabix adds vitamins and minerals to this cereal. 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 →

2 types of industrial ingredient+

Allergens

2 contain12 not listed
Cereals containing glutenContains
SoybeansContains
CeleryNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot listed
MilkNot 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

Cereal only, before milk. Weetabix gives a pack serving of 45g.

Per100g25g30g45g
Energy366 kcal92 kcal110 kcal165 kcal
Fat3.8g1g1.1g1.7g
of which saturates1.6g0.4g0.5g0.7g
Carbohydrate68g17g20.4g30.6g
of which sugars17g4.3g5.1g7.7g
Free sugar (Boone)17g4.3g5.1g7.7g
Fibre10g2.5g3g4.5g
Protein10g2.5g3g4.5g
Salt0.18g0.05g0.05g0.08g

Quick answers

How much sugar is in a bowl of Weetabix Chocolate?+

A 30g bowl has 5.1g of sugar, and Boone calculates 5.1g of it is free sugar, about 1.3 teaspoons. That is 27% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 17% of the 30g adult limit.

How many calories are in a bowl of Weetabix Chocolate?+

110 kcal in a 30g bowl, or 169 kcal with 125ml of semi-skimmed milk. Per 100g it is 366 kcal.

Is Weetabix Chocolate good for children?+

A 30g bowl gives 3g of fibre and 27% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Ready Brek Original has 0g of free sugar a bowl.

Is Weetabix Chocolate ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes emulsifiers, flavourings.

What is the nutrient profile score of Weetabix Chocolate?+

5 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. Tesco product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from Tesco product page. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Calculated by Boone. Free sugar, portion figures, milk, 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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