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Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats

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A realistic serve of Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats (1 serve, 38 g) has 139 kcal, 3.3 g protein, 26.8 g carbohydrate, 2.9 g fat, 1.4 g added sugar and 794 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 365 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 70.4 g carbohydrate, 7.5 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.8 g added sugar, 9.7 g fibre and 2089 mg sodium.

Summary

Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats is a savoury instant oats mix built on rolled oats and millet flakes, with a spice seasoning and a few dried vegetables. It scores CA5: middling on nutrition, strong on ingredients because whole grains lead the list, and high on risk because of the salt. Best as an occasional quick bowl, not a daily breakfast.

Full summary

Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats

Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats scores CA5 on CleanPlate: nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 5.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 8.8 g per 100 g, 10% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 54.7 g per 100 g, 60% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 6 g per 100 g, 7% of the calories, of which 3.8 g is added.
  • Fat: 7.5 g per 100 g, 18% of the calories, of which 1.9 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 9.7 g per 100 g, 5% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar3.8 g
Saturated fat1.9 g
Sodium2089 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High sodium (2089mg per 100g); Contains Maltodextrin
In its favour
High fibre (9.7g)
On the pack
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 is partly true, 2 need care

Last reviewed November 3, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

17 listed
  • Rolled Oats (55.5%)
  • Millets (16%)
    • Jowar flakes (14%)
    • Bajra flakes (2%)
  • Maltodextrin
  • Iodised Salt
  • Spices and Condiments~
  • Dried Vegetables
    • Carrots (1.15%)
    • Onion Flakes (1.15%)
    • Green Peas (0.69%)
  • Sugar
  • Starch
  • Refined Rice Bran Oil
  • Natural Flavouring Substances
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable protein
  • Flavour Enhancers
    • INS 627
    • INS 631
  • Nature-identical Flavouring Substances.
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats pack, front view

1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 6 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats:

High saltNutrition per 100 g
CNutrition densityAIngredient integrity5Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy365 kcal
Protein8.8 g
Carbohydrates70.4 g
Total sugars6 g
Added sugars3.8 g
Dietary fibre9.7 g
Total fat7.5 g
Saturated fat1.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium2089 mg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats scores CA5

Nutrition is a C on 8.8 g protein and 9.7 g fibre per 100 g, ingredients are an A with oats and millets leading, and risk is a 5 because sodium is 2,089 mg per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
8.8 g
Fibre
9.7 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
365 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why C

Protein is 8.8 g per 100 g and fibre is 9.7 g, of which 2.3 g is soluble. Most of the protein comes from the rolled oats, about 7.2 g of it. One 38 g serve has 3.3 g protein and 3.7 g fibre.

No vitamins or minerals are declared with numbers, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone.

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. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Rolled Oats
Main fat
Refined Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
Maltodextrin, Sugar
Additives
0
Flagged
Maltodextrin

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

Rolled oats at 55.5% and millets at 16% lead the list, so the base is whole-grain led and no hydrogenated fat is listed. No claim on the pack is hollow, so label integrity costs nothing.

Points are lost for the nature-identical flavouring and for the flavour enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), which cost ingredient points. The spices have no declared percentage.

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

03 Load risk1 to 5
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
3.8 g
Sodium
2089 mg
Saturated fat
1.9 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 5

Sodium drives the grade: 2,089 mg per 100 g accounts for most of the risk number, and one serve has about 794 mg.

Energy is 365 kcal per 100 g, added sugar 3.8 g and saturated fat 1.9 g, so those add only a little. Trans fat is 0 g.

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

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (2089mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: High fibre (9.7g)

Does Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats live up to its claims?

The millets and the no-preservatives claims hold. The vegetables are real but only about 3% of the mix, and the weight claim leaves out the salt.

  • On the pack

    “With Millets”

    Holds

    Millets are 16% of the mix, as jowar flakes 14% and bajra flakes 2%, and they are the second ingredient.

  • On the pack

    “Finest Desi Spices & Real Veggies”

    Partly true

    The vegetables are real, but carrot 1.15%, onion 1.15% and green peas 0.69% come to about 3% of the mix. Spices have no declared percentage.

  • Retail listing

    “100% wholegrain Oats”

    Be careful

    The oats are 55.5% of the mix, with millets, maltodextrin, salt and starch making up much of the rest.

  • Retail listing

    “Helps manage weight”

    Be careful

    Fibre is 9.7 g per 100 g, which helps fullness, but the mix has 365 kcal per 100 g and 2,089 mg sodium.

  • Retail listing

    “No added preservatives”

    Holds

    No preservative is listed. The flavour enhancers INS 627 and INS 631 are additives, but not preservatives.

What's in Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats?

Rolled oats and millet flakes lead the list, with salt, spices and flavourings behind them. The two flavouring types cost ingredient points.

How we rate additives →

17 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern. 2 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.

The ingredient list, read for you

Rolled oats (55.5%) lead, then jowar flakes (14%) and bajra flakes (2%). Maltodextrin, iodised salt and spices make up the seasoning, and sugar and starch add body. The dried vegetables are carrot (1.15%), onion (1.15%) and green peas (0.69%), and the spices named are turmeric, pepper, red chilli, cumin, garlic, fenugreek, clove and nutmeg.

Refined rice bran oil carries the fat. Hydrolysed vegetable protein, flavour enhancers (INS 627, INS 631) and natural and nature-identical flavourings give the savoury taste.

The label numbers, read for you

Sodium is the number that decides the score: 2,089 mg per 100 g, which is about 794 mg in one 38 g serve. That is roughly two-fifths of a day's sodium limit in a single bowl.

Protein is 8.8 g per 100 g (3.3 g per serve) and fibre is 9.7 g (3.7 g per serve). Added sugar is modest at 3.8 g per 100 g, and saturated fat is 1.9 g. No vitamins or minerals are declared with numbers.

What the additives do

Maltodextrin (low concern): filler and thickener. A highly processed carbohydrate from starch, used as a filler and thickener. It raises blood sugar quickly. More on Maltodextrin.

Not in our additive research yet: INS 627; INS 631.

Ingredients to watch

  • Nature-identical flavouring substancesWorth watching

    Lab-made flavour that rounds out the masala taste of the mix. It costs ingredient points.

  • Flavour enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)Worth watching

    Boost the savoury, umami taste so the seasoning tastes stronger with less real spice. It costs ingredient points.

  • MaltodextrinFine

    A refined starch-derived carbohydrate that adds bulk and carries the seasoning in the mix.

What it doesn’t have

  • No vitamins or minerals are declared with numbers, although the back of the pack mentions iron and magnesium from millets.
  • Spices and condiments have no declared percentage.

What to know about Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats

Mostly oats and millets, with a heavy hand of salt

Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats is a 750 g pack of savoury instant oats. Rolled oats make up 55.5% and millet flakes 16% (jowar 14%, bajra 2%), followed by maltodextrin, iodised salt, spices, dried vegetables, sugar, starch and refined rice bran oil. It is bought as a quick, ready-in-3-minutes snack or breakfast by people who want a savoury alternative to sweet oats.

Per 100 g the panel shows 365 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 9.7 g fibre and 3.8 g added sugar. One 38 g serve gives 139 kcal, 3.3 g protein and 3.7 g fibre. The cost is sodium: 2,089 mg per 100 g, which is about 794 mg in a single serve.

The name and front get the masala and the millets right: spices are in the list and millets are the second grain. The vegetables are a small share, about 3% together. CleanPlate scores it CA5.

Who should eat Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats?

Rarely for most adults and children, because one 38 g serve has about 794 mg sodium.

  • Most adultsRarely

    One serve has about 794 mg sodium, roughly two-fifths of a day's limit.

  • ChildrenRarely

    A savoury mix with flavour enhancers and about 794 mg sodium per serve.

  • Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor

    70.4 g carbohydrate per 100 g, with maltodextrin and 3.8 g added sugar.

  • Active peopleRarely

    3.3 g protein per serve is small, and the sodium is high.

Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats: common questions

Is Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats healthy?

Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats is high in salt, so it is best kept as a rare treat.

How many calories and how much protein are in Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats?

Per 100 g, Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats has 365 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 70.4 g carbohydrate, 7.5 g fat and 1.9 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 38 g) has 139 kcal and 3.3 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats?

17 ingredients, in label order: Rolled Oats (55.5%), Millets (16%) (Jowar flakes (14%), Bajra flakes (2%)), Maltodextrin, Iodised Salt, Spices and Condiments~, Dried Vegetables (Carrots (1.15%), Onion Flakes (1.15%), Green Peas (0.69%)), Sugar, Starch, Refined Rice Bran Oil, Natural Flavouring Substances, Hydrolysed Vegetable protein, Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631), Nature-identical Flavouring Substances.. Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).

Does Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 is partly true, 2 need care. "Finest Desi Spices & Real Veggies" is partly true: The vegetables are real, but carrot 1.15%, onion 1.15% and green peas 0.69% come to about 3% of the mix. Spices have no declared percentage. "100% wholegrain Oats" needs care: The oats are 55.5% of the mix, with millets, maltodextrin, salt and starch making up much of the rest.

Who should limit Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats?

Most adults: rarely. One serve has about 794 mg sodium, roughly two-fifths of a day's limit. Children: rarely. A savoury mix with flavour enhancers and about 794 mg sodium per serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 70.4 g carbohydrate per 100 g, with maltodextrin and 3.8 g added sugar.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats have?

Per 100 g, Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats has 3.8 g added sugar, 2089 mg sodium (about 5.2 g salt) and 1.9 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in salt.

What does the CA5 score mean for Saffola Classic Masala Flavoured Oats?

The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 8.8 g per 100 g and fibre is 9.7 g, of which 2.3 g is soluble. Most of the protein comes from the rolled oats, about 7.2 g of it. One 38 g serve has 3.3 g protein and 3.7 g fibre. Ingredients: Rolled oats at 55.5% and millets at 16% lead the list, so the base is whole-grain led and no hydrogenated fat is listed. No claim on the pack is hollow, so label integrity costs nothing. Load risk: Sodium drives the grade: 2,089 mg per 100 g accounts for most of the risk number, and one serve has about 794 mg.

Last reviewed November 3, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.

Label read on 3 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.

Score history (1)
DateScoreMethodWhy
3 November 2026CA5v5.0First scored

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