Kellogg's Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (27g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (8.6g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (7g)
Ingredients, decoded
10 listed- Multigrain Flour Mix (65%) {Wheat Flour (Atta) (45%), Corn Meal (10%), Ragi Flour (5.0%), Sorghum (Jowar) Flour (5.0%)}
- Sugar
- Cocoa Solids (4.9%)
- Minerals
- Cereal Extract
- Iodized Salt
- Colour (INS 150d)
- Flavours {Nature Identical & Artificial (Cream)}
- Vitamins
- Antioxidant (INS 307b)
[F] BB4
Our take
CleanPlate reviewFun shapes, whole grains and two teaspoons of sugar
Kellogg's Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars are shaped chocolate cereal pieces made from whole wheat atta (45%), corn meal, ragi and jowar, then sugar, cocoa (4.9%), added minerals and vitamins, cereal extract, caramel colour and cream flavourings, with no added oil.
CleanPlate scores it [F][L]BB4. The B for nutrition reflects 7 g fibre plus added calcium, iron and vitamins; without them it would be a C, hence the [F]. The B for ingredients reflects whole grains and no oil, held back by caramel colour, artificial flavour and a "High Protein" claim that fails FSSAI's threshold, hence the [L]. The 4 for risk comes from sugar at about 29% of the calories.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product namePartly true
“Chocos / Sooo Chocolatey”
Cocoa solids are 4.9%, with cream flavourings and caramel colour adding to the chocolate look.
- On the packMisleading
“High Protein & High Fibre”
Fibre holds at 7 g per 100 g; protein is 8.6 g per 100 g, below FSSAI's 11 g minimum for a high-protein claim.
- On the packHolds
“No Maida”
No refined flour; whole wheat is 45%, plus ragi and jowar.
How BB4 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 8.6 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 10 declared
- Energy
- 374 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
- Multigrain Flour Mix {Wheat F...
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- Caramel Colour (Class IV)
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 27 g
- Sodium
- 240 mg
- Saturated fat
- 1.3 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.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Multigrain flour mix (65%) of whole wheat atta (45%), corn meal (10%), ragi (5%) and jowar (5%); then sugar, cocoa solids (4.9%), minerals, cereal extract, salt, caramel 150d, nature-identical and artificial cream flavours, vitamins and antioxidant 307b.
Per 100 g: 374 kcal, 3.1 g fat of which 1.3 g saturated, 27.5 g sugar of which 27 g added, 7 g fibre, 8.6 g protein, 240 mg sodium, 900 mg calcium and 7.5 mg iron.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
27 g per 100 g, 8.1 g in a 30 g bowl; about 29% of the calories.
- Protein claimWorth watching
A 30 g bowl gives 2.6 g protein.
- Colour and flavourWorth watching
Caramel 150d and artificial cream flavour.
- Whole grains, no oilFine
Whole wheat, ragi and jowar; no added fat.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Kids cereals are made for kids' nutrition"
The shapes are for kids; the sugar share is the same as regular Chocos.
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 adultsOccasionally
- ChildrenA few times a week, in a measured 30 g bowl
- Diabetes or prediabetesLimit
Smarter ways to eat it
Mix it down
Stretch a small handful over plain flakes or oats so the bowl keeps the fun shapes with less sugar.
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 Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars healthy?
Kellogg's Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars scores BB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High added sugar (27g per 100g); Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV). On the plus side: Source of protein (8.6g); High fibre (7g).
What does the BB4 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 (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.
Which ingredients in Kellogg's Multigrain Chocos Moons & Stars 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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