QuakerBreakfast Cereals#15 of 91 in categoryRating 4/5

Quaker Oats Multigrain

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (11.1g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (12g)
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

9 listed
  • Wholegrain Whole Oat Flakes (60%)
  • Wheat Flakes (18%)
  • Barley Flakes (10%)
  • Ragi Flakes (5%)
  • Flax Seeds (5%)
  • Sugar
  • Iodised Salt
  • Malt Extract
  • Flavour (Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CA2

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionAIngredients2Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy407 kcal
Protein11.1 g
Carbohydrates71 g
Total sugars2.2 g
Added sugars1.2 g
Dietary fibre12 g
Total fat9 g
Saturated fat1.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium117 mg
Zinc2.6 mg
Calcium46.6 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Almost plain oats, with wheat, barley, ragi and flax

Quaker Oats Multigrain is whole oat flakes (60%), wheat flakes (18%), barley flakes (10%), ragi flakes (5%) and flax seeds (5%) with a little sugar, salt, malt extract and flavouring.

CleanPlate scores it CA2. The C for nutrition is middling: 12 g fibre and some zinc per 100 g; its 11.1 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by wholegrain whole oat flakes, wheat flakes and barley flakes), with additives that cost points: flavouring. The 2 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 117 mg, free sugar 1.2 g, saturated fat 1.8 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “Multigrain”

    Holds

    Oats, wheat, barley and ragi; the non-oat grains are 33%.

  • On the pack

    “High Fibre”

    Holds

    12 g per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “Helps Maintain Weight”

    Be careful

    A footnoted fibre claim; the fibre helps fullness, portion size matters more.

How CA2 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
11.1 g
Fibre
12 g
Vitamins and minerals
Zinc, Calcium
Energy
407 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
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Wholegrain Whole Oat Flakes
Sweeteners
Sugar
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
2

Low risk

Added sugar
1.2 g
Sodium
117 mg
Saturated fat
1.8 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 oat flakes (60%), wheat flakes (18%), barley flakes (10%), ragi flakes (5%), flax seeds (5%), sugar, iodised salt, malt extract, natural and nature-identical flavour.

Per 100 g: 407 kcal, 9 g fat of which 1.8 g saturated, 2.2 g sugar of which 1.2 g added, 12 g fibre, 11.1 g protein, 117 mg sodium, 2.6 mg zinc and 46.6 mg calcium.

Ingredients to watch

  • FibreFine

    12 g per 100 g.

  • Almost no sugarFine

    1.2 g added per 100 g.

  • FlavouringWorth watching

    A small amount of unnamed flavouring.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Multigrain oats are just oats with a label"

Here wheat, barley and ragi make up a third of the pack.

Myth: "Oats need sugar to taste good"

Fruit, cinnamon or a little jaggery at the table lets you control the sweetness.

How often, and how

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

Smarter ways to eat it

Sweeten with fruit

Banana, berries or apple on top add sweetness and fibre without more sugar.

Add protein

Cook in milk or stir in curd, nuts or an egg on the side.

Common questions

Is Quaker Oats Multigrain healthy?

Quaker Oats Multigrain scores CA2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: High protein (11.1g per 100g); High fibre (12g); Low sodium.

What does the CA2 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.

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

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