Ovaltine

in Hot beverages Barcode 7612100920589
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Ovaltine provides 373 kcal per 100 g, with 48 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 172% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Hot beverages category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.6 g · Low
Sugars
48 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 5 tsp

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 373 kcal 154 +142%
Total fat 2 g 4 −50%
Saturated fat 0.6 g 2.5 −76%
Carbohydrates 81 g 24.1 +236%
Total sugars 48 g 17.6 +172%
Added sugars 1.9 g 15 −88%
Protein 6 g 4.6 +32%
Salt 0.2 g 1.2 −83%

Category average across 153 Hot beverages products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other hot beverages

Calories higher 27%
Sugars higher 16%
Salt higher 30%
Saturated fat higher 35%
Protein top 28%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

_barley_ malt extract 73%, condensed _milk_ permeate, fat-reduced cocoa powder 8%, minerals (calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, ferric pyrophosphate, zinc sulphate), sugar, rapeseed oil, vitamins (E, C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, biotin, pantothenic acid).

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Product details

Serving size
5 tsp
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
7612100920589

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ovaltine?

Ovaltine contains 373 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Ovaltine?

Ovaltine has 48 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Ovaltine 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 Ovaltine vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Ovaltine contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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