SundropBreakfast Cereals#63 of 91 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Sundrop Heart Masala Oats with Millets Classic Masala

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (2057mg per 100ml)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (13.3g per 100ml)
  • Green flag: High fibre (10.4g)

Ingredients, decoded

14 listed
  • Rolled Oats (52.5%)
  • Jowar Flakes (20%)
  • Dried Vegetables (5.5%) [Green Peas, Carrot Flakes, French Beans]
  • Soya Granules
  • Iodized Salt
  • Spices & Condiments (Onion, Garlic, Black Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Clove, Nutmeg)
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Milk Solids
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
  • Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
  • Natural and Nature Identical Flavours
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

BA5

Nutrition per 100 ml
BNutritionAIngredients5Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy343 kcal
Protein13.3 g
Carbohydrates69 g
Total sugars6.3 g
Added sugars2.4 g
Dietary fibre10.4 g
Total fat3.8 g
Saturated fat0.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2057 mg
Iron6.6 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

The most protein and fibre of the masala oats, and the salt to match

Sundrop Heart Masala Oats with Millets Classic Masala is rolled oats (52.5%), jowar flakes (20%), dried peas, carrot and beans (5.5%), soya granules, salt, spices, maltodextrin, sugar, milk solids, hydrolysed vegetable protein, citric acid, enhancers 627 and 631, an anticaking agent and flavourings.

CleanPlate scores it BA5. The B for nutrition reflects 13.3 g protein, 10.4 g fibre and natural iron per 100 g. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by rolled oats, jowar flakes and green peas), with additives that cost points: flavouring, silicon dioxide and a flavour enhancer. The 5 for risk comes mainly from sodium (2057 mg per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “High in Protein”

    Holds

    13.3 g per 100 g, above the FSSAI 11 g threshold.

  • On the pack

    “High in Fibre”

    Holds

    10.4 g per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “Helps Reduce Cholesterol”

    Be careful

    Oat fibre can help lower cholesterol; the pack's sodium works against heart health.

How BA5 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 ml.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
13.3 g
Fibre
10.4 g
Vitamins and minerals
Iron
Energy
343 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
Rolled Oats
Sweeteners
Maltodextrin, Sugar
Additives
2
Flagged
Maltodextrin

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
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
2.4 g
Sodium
2057 mg
Saturated fat
0.7 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?

Rolled oats (52.5%), jowar flakes (20%), peas, carrot and beans (5.5%), soya granules, salt, spices (onion, garlic, black pepper, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, turmeric, clove, nutmeg), maltodextrin, sugar, milk solids, hydrolysed vegetable protein, citric acid, enhancers 627 and 631, anticaking agent 551, natural and nature-identical flavours.

Per 100 g: 343 kcal, 3.8 g fat of which 0.7 g saturated, 6.3 g sugar of which 2.4 g added, 10.4 g fibre, 13.3 g protein, 2057 mg sodium and 6.6 mg iron.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    2057 mg per 100 g; 823 mg in a 40 g serve.

  • Protein and fibreFine

    13.3 g protein, 10.4 g fibre.

  • No added oilFine

    3.8 g fat, from the oats.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Oats lower cholesterol, so this pack is heart-healthy"

Oat fibre helps, but the sodium in the seasoning works against blood pressure.

Myth: "Masala oats are a healthy snack"

The oats are; the tastemaker brings a large share of a day's salt in one bowl.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Use half the tastemaker

Cook with half the seasoning and add fresh onion, tomato, chilli and lemon; most of the taste stays, a lot of the salt goes.

Bulk it with vegetables

Add chopped vegetables or peas while cooking: more volume and fibre for the same salt.

Common questions

Is Sundrop Heart Masala Oats with Millets Classic Masala healthy?

Sundrop Heart Masala Oats with Millets Classic Masala scores BA5 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (2057mg per 100ml); Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: High protein (13.3g per 100ml); High fibre (10.4g).

What does the BA5 score mean?

The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (5) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): very high risk.

Which ingredients in Sundrop Heart Masala Oats with Millets Classic Masala should I watch?

Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).

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

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