Saffola Muesli Fruit & Nut Berry Crunch
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (12.5g per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (8.5g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
Ingredients, decoded
13 listed- Multigrain Mix (58.4%) [Jowar (19.5%), Whole Wheat Grits & Wheat Flour Atta (12.5%), Corn (10.2%), Rice (8.8%), Rolled Oats (7.3%)]
- Nuts Raisins Candied Fruits and Seeds (18%) {Nuts Raisins & Seeds (14%) [Raisins, Almond, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seeds], Candied Fruits (4%) [Papaya, Strawberry, Cranberry]}
- Sugar
- Refined Rice Bran Oil
- Invert Syrup
- Flavour (Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)
- Emulsifier (322)
- Iodised Salt
- Colouring Agent (Beetroot Powder)
- Malt Extract
- Strawberry Powder
- Vitamins
- Mineral
[F] BB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewA five-grain muesli where the berries are candied
Saffola Muesli Fruit & Nut Berry Crunch is a multigrain mix (58.4%) of jowar, wheat, corn, rice and oats, raisins, almonds, pumpkin and chia seeds (14%), candied papaya, strawberry and cranberry (4%), sugar, rice bran oil, invert syrup, flavouring, lecithin, salt, beetroot colour, malt extract, strawberry powder and added vitamins and iron.
CleanPlate scores it [F]BB3. The B for nutrition reflects 5.4 g fibre per 100 g; its 8.5 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The [F] marks that added iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B3 lift the grade; without them it would be D. The B for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by jowar, whole wheat grits & wheat flour atta and corn), with additives that cost points: flavouring. The 3 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (15.4 g per 100 g) and sodium (197 mg per 100 g).
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Berry Crunch”
Candied strawberry and cranberry and strawberry powder are listed; the flavouring is unnamed.
- On the packBe careful
“15 in 1: Fruits, Nuts, Seeds, Millet & More”
Fifteen ingredients counted, several of them in small amounts.
- On the packHolds
“Goodness of 5: Protein, Fibre, Vitamins, Jowar, Iron”
8.5 g protein and 5.4 g fibre; vitamins and iron are added.
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
- 8.5 g
- Fibre
- 5.4 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 6 declared
- Energy
- 401 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.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Multigrain Mix [Jowar, Whole...
- Main fat
- Refined Rice Bran Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar, Invert Syrup
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 12.5 g
- Sodium
- 196.8 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.
[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?
Multigrain mix (58.4%) of jowar (19.5%), whole wheat (12.5%), corn (10.2%), rice (8.8%) and rolled oats (7.3%); raisins, almond, pumpkin and chia seeds (14%); candied papaya, strawberry and cranberry (4%); sugar, rice bran oil, invert syrup, natural and nature-identical flavours, lecithin, salt, beetroot powder, malt extract, strawberry powder, vitamins, mineral.
Per 100 g: 401 kcal, 9.7 g fat of which 1.8 g saturated, 20.9 g sugar of which 12.5 g added, 5.4 g fibre, 8.5 g protein, 197 mg sodium and 6.7 mg iron.
Ingredients to watch
- Free sugarWorth watching
About 15.4 g per 100 g including candied fruit and invert syrup.
- FortifiedWorth watching
Iron and B vitamins added.
- Nuts and seedsFine
14% raisins, almonds and seeds.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Muesli is always a low-sugar breakfast"
It depends on the pack: candied fruit, invert syrup and sugar can add as much as a coated cereal.
Myth: "Added vitamins make it a healthy breakfast"
The vitamins are real, but they sit on top of the sugar rather than cancelling it.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsA few times a week, 40 g
- ChildrenA small bowl, not daily
- Diabetes or prediabetesLimit; 15 g free sugar per 100 g
Smarter ways to eat it
Sweeten with fruit
Banana, berries or apple on top add sweetness and fibre without more sugar.
Mix with plain oats
Half this and half plain rolled oats keeps the taste and halves the sugar or salt per bowl.
Common questions
Is Saffola Muesli Fruit & Nut Berry Crunch healthy?
Saffola Muesli Fruit & Nut Berry 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 (12.5g per 100g). On the plus side: Source of protein (8.5g); Source of fibre.
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.
Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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