Pret A Manger Original Porridge: calories, sugar and salt
Per pot of Pret A Manger Original Porridge contains 244 kcal, 6.5g of sugar (1.6 teaspoons) and 0.25g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 2 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Pret A Manger Original Porridge contains 244 kcal, 4.5g of fat (1.5g saturated), 39g of carbohydrate (6.5g sugar), 10g of protein and 0.25g of salt per per pot.
Nutrition by serving: Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per pot
244 kcal
0.25g
6.5g
1.6 tsp
39g
10g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Pret A Manger Original Porridge contains 6.5g of sugar per per pot (1.6 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per pot
6.5g 22%
6.5g 22%
6.5g 22%
6.5g 27%
6.5g 34%
Teaspoons
1.6 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Pret A Manger Original Porridge contains 0.25g of salt per per pot. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per pot
0.25g 4%
0.25g 4%
0.25g 4%
0.25g 5%
0.25g 8%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Calories by portion: Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per pot
244 kcal 12%
244 kcal 10%
244 kcal 13%
244 kcal 16%
244 kcal 19%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Saturated fat by portion: Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per pot
1.5g 8%
1.5g 5%
1.5g 8%
1.5g 8%
1.5g 9%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Pret A Manger Original Porridge ultra-processed?
NOVA 2: minimally processed
Oats and milk — minimally processed. NOVA 2.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Oats (64%), Semi-Skimmed Milk (Milk), Water. Made with semi-skimmed milk. Served with optional honey or jam.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Pret A Manger Original Porridge
Milk
Present
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per pot of Pret A Manger Original Porridge contains 244 kcal — 12% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per pot contains 6.5g of sugar — 1.6 teaspoons. This item is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per pot contains 0.25g of salt. This item is moderate in salt relative to the adult daily limit.
Per pot contains 10g of protein — 20% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Original Porridge is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Original Porridge contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk. Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Original Porridge is classified as NOVA 2. Oats and milk — minimally processed. NOVA 2.
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Source: Source: Pret A Manger UK official nutrition data (pret.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
