PintolaBreakfast Cereals#35 of 100 in categoryRating 3.7/5

Pintola High Protein Muesli Dark Chocolate & Cranberry 25 g

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (11g per 100g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (25g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (10g)
  • Green flag: No additives

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed
  • Whole Grains (34%) (Rolled Oats, Ragi Flakes, Jowar Flakes, Quinoa Flakes, Brown Rice Flakes)
  • Protein Blend (25%) (Texturized Soy Protein, Soy Protein Isolate)
  • Dry Fruits, Nuts & Seeds (22%) (Black Raisins, Cranberries, Almonds, Flax Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds)
  • Organic Jaggery
  • Cocoa Powder (6%)
  • Dates
  • Rice Bran Oil
  • Himalayan Pink Salt
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High sugarNutrition per 100 g
BNutritionBIngredients3Risk
Energy390 kcal
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates55 g
Total sugars17 g
Added sugars11 g
Dietary fibre10 g
Total fat8 g
Saturated fat1.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium158 mg
Magnesium176 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

High-protein muesli: 25 g protein, 10 g fibre

Pintola High Protein Muesli Dark Chocolate & Cranberry is a 400 g pack of muesli made from five whole grains (34%), a soy protein blend (25%), dry fruits, nuts and seeds (22%), jaggery, cocoa powder (6%), dates, rice bran oil and salt. The panel is printed per 100 g.

CleanPlate scores it BB3. The B for nutrition reflects 25 g protein and 10 g fibre per 100 g. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by rolled oats, ragi flakes and jowar flakes), and almost no additives. The 3 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (16.2 g per 100 g) and calories (390 kcal per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “Protein 25g per 100g”

    Holds

    The panel prints 25 g, mostly from the 25% soy protein blend.

  • On the pack

    “High in fibre”

    Holds

    10 g per 100 g is above the 6 g line.

  • On the pack

    “No refined sugar”

    Holds

    Sweetness comes from jaggery and dates.

  • On the pack

    “22% fruits, nuts & seeds”

    Holds

    The list shows dry fruits, nuts and seeds at 22%.

How BB3 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
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
25 g
Fibre
10 g
Vitamins and minerals
Magnesium
Energy
390 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
Whole Grains
Main fat
Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
Organic Jaggery
Additives
0
Flagged
None

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
11 g
Sodium
158 mg
Saturated fat
1.7 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?

Whole grains (34%) (rolled oats, ragi flakes, jowar flakes, quinoa flakes, brown rice flakes), protein blend (25%) (texturized soy protein, soy protein isolate), dry fruits, nuts and seeds (22%) (black raisins, cranberries, almonds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds), organic jaggery, cocoa powder (6%), dates, rice bran oil and Himalayan pink salt.

Per 100 g: 390 kcal, 8 g fat of which 1.7 g saturated, 17 g sugar of which 11 g added, 10 g fibre, 25 g protein, 158 mg sodium. The pack prints added sugar 11 g and the listing 8 g; the pack is used, and jaggery and dates add to the free sugar (16.2 g). Cranberry is in the name but has no percentage of its own. Allergens are oats, nuts and soy, and the pack may contain dairy.

Ingredients to watch

  • Free sugarWorth watching

    16.2 g per 100 g, from jaggery and dates; 11 g is declared as added.

  • CaloriesWorth watching

    390 kcal per 100 g.

  • CranberryWorth watching

    Named on the pack but no share is printed.

  • Protein and fibreFine

    25 g protein and 10 g fibre per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Jaggery sugar is not sugar"

WHO counts jaggery as free sugar; here it adds to the 16 g per 100 g.

Myth: "High protein means low carb"

Carbohydrate is 55 g per 100 g.

How often, and how

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

Smarter ways to eat it

Add curd or milk

Full-fat curd makes a complete bowl.

Keep the bowl at 50 g

That gives 12.5 g protein and 8 g free sugar.

Common questions

Is Pintola High Protein Muesli Dark Chocolate & Cranberry 25 g healthy?

Pintola High Protein Muesli Dark Chocolate & Cranberry 25 g 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 (11g per 100g). On the plus side: High protein (25g per 100g); High fibre (10g); No additives.

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.

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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