Kellogg'sBreakfast Cereals#50 of 91 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Kellogg's Crunchy Granola Honey, Almonds, Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains BHA
  • Red flag: High added sugar (16.2g per 100g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.7g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (6.1g)

Ingredients, decoded

21 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy443 kcal
Protein7.7 g
Carbohydrates70 g
Total sugars28.2 g
Added sugars16.2 g
Dietary fibre6.1 g
Total fat16 g
Saturated fat4.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium164 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Oats and nuts, baked with palm oil and sugar

Kellogg's Crunchy Granola is rolled oats (33.4%) baked into clusters with candied cranberry and raisins (7% each), almonds (4%), pumpkin seeds (3%), sugar, palmolein, honey (3.4%), liquid glucose and a mix of rice, wheat and corn, with the antioxidant BHA.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition is middling: 6.1 g fibre per 100 g; its 7.7 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The B for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by rolled oats, candied & dry fruits nut & seed and sugar), with additives that cost points: BHA and flavouring. The 3 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (22.7 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (4.6 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Honey, Almonds, Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds”

    Partly true

    All four are real and declared: cranberry 7% (candied), almonds 4%, honey 3.4%, pumpkin seeds 3%.

  • On the pack

    “21% Fruit, Nut & Seeds”

    Holds

    Cranberry, raisins, almonds and pumpkin seeds add up to 21%.

How CB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
7.7 g
Fibre
6.1 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
443 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Rolled Oats
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
3 types
Additives
2
Flagged
3 ingredients

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
16.2 g
Sodium
164 mg
Saturated fat
4.6 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Rolled oats (33.4%); candied cranberry (7%), raisins (7%), almonds (4%), pumpkin seeds (3%); sugar; palmolein; oat flour, rice, wheat, rice flour, corn meal and a little maida; honey (3.4%); liquid glucose; cereal extract; wheat bran; salt; barley; flavour; antioxidants 307b and 320 (BHA); raising agent; minerals and vitamins.

Per 100 g: 443 kcal, 16 g fat of which 4.6 g saturated, 28.2 g sugar of which 16.2 g declared added, 6.1 g fibre, 7.7 g protein and 164 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

  • Free sugarConcern

    About 22.7 g per 100 g including candied cranberry.

  • Palm oilWorth watching

    Palmolein is the fourth ingredient; 16 g fat per 100 g.

  • BHA (320)Worth watching

    A synthetic antioxidant.

  • Nuts and seedsFine

    Real almonds and pumpkin seeds.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Granola is a healthier muesli"

Granola is baked with oil and sugar: 443 kcal per 100 g against about 380 for most muesli.

Myth: "The milk makes it balanced"

Milk adds protein and calcium, but it does not change the sugar already in the cereal.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsMost days
  • ChildrenMost days
  • Diabetes or prediabetesFine in moderation

Smarter ways to eat it

Use it as a topping

A spoonful over curd or plain oats gives the crunch without a full bowl.

Add real protein

Stir in curd, a handful of nuts or seeds, or have an egg alongside; cereal and milk alone is a light breakfast.

Common questions

Is Kellogg's Crunchy Granola Honey, Almonds, Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds healthy?

Kellogg's Crunchy Granola Honey, Almonds, Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: Contains BHA; High added sugar (16.2g per 100g); Palm oil listed; Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.7g); High fibre (6.1g).

What does the CB3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Kellogg's Crunchy Granola Honey, Almonds, Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds should I watch?

Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein) (Palmolein), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (0.7%) (Maida), Antioxidants (INS 307b, INS 320) (BHA).

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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