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Lion
Lion by Nestlé provides 487 kcal per 100 g, with 53.4 g of sugars and 4.5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Milk chocolate with caramel category and comes in a 3 x 42g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 42 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 487 kcal | 205 kcal | 539 −10% | |
| Total fat | 22 g | 9.2 g | 12% | 32.1 −31% |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 5 g | 25% | 19.5 −38% |
| Carbohydrates | 67.1 g | 28.2 g | 10% | 54.9 +22% |
| Total sugars | 53.4 g | 22.4 g | 51.4 | |
| Added sugars | 49.3 g | 20.7 g | 41% | 45 +10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 1.6 −26% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 1.9 g | 4% | 6.5 −31% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 215 Milk chocolate with caramel products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other milk chocolate with caramel
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cioccolato al latte 39,5% (zucchero, burro di cacao, pasta di cacao, LATTE scremato in polvere, permeato del siero di LATTE in polvere, BURRO anidro, grassi vegetali (palma, karité), emulsionante (lecitine)), sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio, farina di FRUMENTO, LATTE concentrato zuccherato (LATTE, zucchero), olio di palma, zucchero, permeato del siero di LATTE in polvere, maltodestrine, LATTE scremato in polvere, sale, emulsionante (lecitine), agente lievitante (carbonati di sodio), zucchero caramellato, amido di FRUMENTO, addensante (carragenina). Può contenere: ARACHIDI, SOIA, FRUTTA A GUSCIO.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 3 x 42g
- Serving size
- 42 g
- Labels & certifications
- Rainforest Alliance
- Sold in
- Italy
- Barcode
- 8445290039781
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lion?
Lion contains 487 kcal per 100 g and about 205 kcal per serving (42 g).
How much sugar is in Lion?
Lion has 53.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lion healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Lion vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lion contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. It may also contain traces of nuts, peanuts, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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