M&S Collection Macadamia & Sour Cherry Granola: calories, sugar and nutrition

A 30g bowl of M&S Collection Macadamia & Sour Cherry Granola contains 128 kcal, 2.3g of sugar (1.6g of free sugar), 2.5g of fibre and 3.5g of protein. With 125ml of semi-skimmed milk the bowl comes to 187 kcal and 8.2g of total sugar. It is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).

Nutrition by portion size

Full nutrition by portion: Collection Macadamia & Sour Cherry Granola

Per	Child bowl 25g	Standard bowl 30g	Generous bowl 45g	100g
Energy	107 kcal	128 kcal	193 kcal	428 kcal
Fat	3.9g	4.6g	6.9g	15.4g
Saturates	0.7g	0.8g	1.2g	2.6g
Carbs	14.1g	16.9g	25.4g	56.4g
Total sugar	1.9g	2.3g	3.5g	7.8g
Free sugar	1.3g	1.6g	2.4g	5.3g
Fibre	2.1g	2.5g	3.8g	8.4g
Protein	2.9g	3.5g	5.3g	11.7g
Salt	0.01g	0.01g	0.01g	0.03g

Cereal only, before milk. M&S gives a pack serving of 45g. Free sugar is Boone's calculation: total sugar less 2.5g from whole dried fruit. All other figures are from the M&S nutrition panel.

Calories, free sugar and salt by age

A 30g bowl as a share of daily guidelines

30g bowl	4 to 6	7 to 10	11 to 17	Adult
Calories	10%	8%	7%	6%
Free sugar	8%	7%	5%	5%
Salt	0%	0%	0%	0%
Saturated fat	6%	5%	4%	4%

Cereal only, before milk. Figures are for an average female in each age band; use the calculator for males, other portions or any milk.

Free sugar vs total sugar

Of the 7.8g of sugar per 100g in Collection Macadamia & Sour Cherry Granola, Boone counts 5.3g as free sugar. The rest (2.5g) is sugar in whole dried fruit, which the NHS limit does not count. Method: total sugar less 2.5g from whole dried fruit.

Is it ultra-processed?

Collection Macadamia & Sour Cherry Granola is classed as NOVA 4, ultra-processed, because its ingredients include chicory fibre. These are industrial ingredients you would not use in a home kitchen. 1 of its 12 ingredients are of this kind.

Boone classifies processing from the published ingredient list using the NOVA system. Added vitamins and minerals are not counted as a marker of ultra-processing.

What is in it

Ingredients

Oat Flakes, Chopped Macadamia Nuts (6%), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chicory Fibre, Freeze-Dried Sour Cherries (5%), Honey (4%), Cornflour, Pumpkin Seeds, Juice Infused Cranberries (Cranberries, Concentrated Apple Juice, Sunflower Oil), Sunflower Seeds

12 ingredients in total, counting each component once and the added vitamins and minerals as one. Always check the pack before eating if you have an allergy, since recipes change.

Allergens

Allergen information

Allergen	Status
Cereals containing gluten	Contains
Crustaceans	Not listed
Eggs	Not listed
Fish	Not listed
Peanuts	May contain
Soybeans	Not listed
Milk	May contain
Nuts	Contains
Celery	Not listed
Mustard	Not listed
Sesame	Not listed
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites	Not listed
Lupin	Not listed
Molluscs	Not listed

From the M&S allergen statement: Contains Macadamia Nut / Queensland Nut, May Contain Milk, May Contain Nuts, Contains Oats, May Contain Peanuts, May Contain Wheat Not suitable for those with a Nut, Peanut, Milk and Wheat allergy and Coeliacs. Contains and may contain are legally distinct. Always check the pack before eating if you have an allergy.

Dietary information from M&S: Suitable for Vegetarians.

M&S Collection Macadamia & Sour Cherry Granola nutrition FAQs

How many calories are in a bowl?+

A 30g bowl contains 128 kcal, or 187 kcal with 125ml of semi-skimmed milk. Per 100g it is 428 kcal.

How much sugar is in a bowl?+

A 30g bowl contains 2.3g of sugar, of which 1.6g is free sugar, about 0.4 teaspoons.

How much free sugar is that for a child?+

A 30g bowl is 8% of the 19g daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6, 7% of the 24g limit for a child aged 7 to 10, and 5% of the 30g limit for an adult.

How much fibre and protein does it have?+

A 30g bowl provides 2.5g of fibre and 3.5g of protein. Adults are advised to eat 30g of fibre a day.

How much salt is in a bowl?+

A 30g bowl contains 0.01g of salt, less than 1% of the 6g adult daily maximum and less than 1% of the 3g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

Is it ultra-processed?+

It is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) based on its ingredient list. It contains chicory fibre.

Is it healthy?+

Under the UK government's 2018 nutrient profiling model it scores 2. A food needs to score 4 or more to be classed as less healthy, so it would not be. The 2018 model has been published but is not yet the basis of the advertising and promotion rules.