Kellogg's Muesli Nuts & Seeds Crunch
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (10.5g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (9.1g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (7.8g)
Ingredients, decoded
23 listed- Wheat & Wheat Flour (Atta) (18.2%)
- Corn Grits & Corn Meal (16.9%)
- Sugar
- Rice (9.1%)
- Rolled Barley (8%)
- Rolled Oats (8%)
- Almonds (7%)
- Sorghum (Jowar) Flour (5.6%)
- Ragi Flour (5.2%)
- Raisins (5%)
- Pumpkin Seeds (3%)
- Cereal Extract
- Oligofructose
- Wheat Bran
- Choco Creme (Emulsifier {INS 476})
- Iodized Salt
- Cocoa Solids
- Invert Sugar
- Flavours {Nature Identical & Artificial (Coconut, Marshmallow, Caramel & Vanilla)}
- Mineral
- Vitamins
- Colour (INS 150d)
- Antioxidant (INS 307b)
[F] BB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewReal nuts and grains, with a sweet crunch
Kellogg's Muesli Nuts & Seeds Crunch mixes whole wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, jowar and ragi flakes with almonds (7%), raisins (5%) and pumpkin seeds (3%), plus sugar, cereal extract, caramel-flavoured crunchy bites, added vitamins and iron, and caramel colour.
CleanPlate scores it [F]BB3. The B for nutrition reflects 7.8 g fibre and 9.1 g protein, lifted by added vitamins and iron; without them it would be a C, hence the [F]. The B for ingredients reflects mostly whole grains, nuts and seeds, held back by invert sugar, artificial flavours and caramel colour. The 3 for risk comes from sugar at about 12% of the calories.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Nuts & Seeds Crunch”
Almonds are 7% and pumpkin seeds 3%; no nut flavouring is used.
- On the packBe careful
“12 in 1 Power Breakfast”
Twelve ingredients counted, including vitamins and iron; seven grains make up most of the pack.
- On the packHolds
“Source of Protein”
9.1 g protein per 100 g, 3.6 g in a 40 g bowl.
How BB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 9.1 g
- Fibre
- 7.8 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 7 declared
- Energy
- 381 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Wheat & Wheat Flour
- Sweeteners
- 3 types
- Additives
- 2
- Flagged
- Caramel Colour (Class IV)
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 10.5 g
- Sodium
- 151 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Whole wheat (18.2%), corn (16.9%), sugar, rice (9.1%), barley (8%), oats (8%), almonds (7%), jowar (5.6%), ragi (5.2%), raisins (5%), pumpkin seeds (3%), cereal extract, oligofructose, wheat bran, choco creme with emulsifier 476, salt, cocoa, invert sugar, coconut, marshmallow, caramel and vanilla flavours, minerals, vitamins, caramel 150d and antioxidant 307b.
Per 100 g: 381 kcal, 4.8 g fat of which 0.7 g saturated, 15.8 g sugar of which 10.5 g added, 7.8 g fibre, 9.1 g protein, 151 mg sodium and 8.7 mg iron.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarWorth watching
10.5 g per 100 g, 4.2 g in a 40 g bowl; about 11% of the calories.
- Flavour and colourWorth watching
Artificial flavours and caramel 150d.
- Nuts, seeds and fibreFine
7% almonds, 3% pumpkin seeds, 7.8 g fibre per 100 g.
- Low sodiumFine
151 mg per 100 g.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Muesli is always sugar-free"
This one has sugar, cereal extract and invert sugar; plain rolled-oat muesli has none.
Myth: "Fortified with vitamins means it is a healthy breakfast"
The added vitamins are real, but they sit on top of the sugar rather than cancelling it.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsFine most days in a measured bowl
- ChildrenFine as a regular breakfast
- Diabetes or prediabetesWatch the portion; pair with curd
Smarter ways to eat it
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.
Pour less, add fruit
A 30 g bowl is smaller than most people pour. Measure once, then add banana, berries or chopped apple for sweetness and fibre.
Common questions
Is Kellogg's Muesli Nuts & Seeds Crunch healthy?
Kellogg's Muesli Nuts & Seeds Crunch scores BB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High added sugar (10.5g per 100g); Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV). On the plus side: Source of protein (9.1g); High fibre (7.8g).
What does the BB3 score mean?
The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good 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. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.
Which ingredients in Kellogg's Muesli Nuts & Seeds Crunch should I watch?
Colour (INS 150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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