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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.

Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Wheat / Gluten, Milk

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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

ServingCaloriesSaltSugar= teaspoonsCarbsProtein
Per pot244 kcal0.25g6.5g1.6 tsp39g10g

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

PortionAdult (female)
30g
Adult (male)
30g
Age 11 to 17
30g
Age 7 to 10
24g
Age 4 to 6
19g
Per pot6.5g
22%
6.5g
22%
6.5g
22%
6.5g
27%
6.5g
34%
Teaspoons1.6 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

PortionAdult (female)
6g
Adult (male)
6g
Age 11 to 17
6g
Age 7 to 10
5g
Age 4 to 6
3g
Per pot0.25g
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

PortionAdult (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 pot244 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

PortionAdult (female)
20g
Adult (male)
30g
Age 11 to 17
20g
Age 7 to 10
18g
Age 4 to 6
16g
Per pot1.5g
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

MilkPresent
Wheat / GlutenPresent
EggNot present
SoyaNot present
PeanutsNot present
Tree NutsNot present
FishNot present
ShellfishNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
SesameNot present
LupinNot present
MolluscsNot present
Sulphur Dioxide / SulphitesNot 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.