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Quaker Oat So Simple Sultanas, Raisins, Cranberry & Apple Porridge Sachet nutrition

Figures from Quaker’s nutrition panel, collected by Boone. Free sugar estimated by Boone. Last checked 17 October 2026. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Figures are for the dry oats as sold, before milk or water.

Traffic lights, per 30g bowlColours from FSA guidance, per 100gHow
Energy111 kcal6% of RI1,554 kJ, 371 kcal per 100g
Fat1.7gMedium2% of RI5.7g per 100g
Saturates0.3gLow1% of RI0.9g per 100g
Sugars7.8gHigh9% of RI26g per 100g
Salt0.07gLow1% of RI0.23g per 100g

Colours use the Food Standards Agency front-of-pack thresholds per 100g. RI is the adult reference intake. Cereal only, before milk.

How much
Milk, 125ml
Who is eating
111kcal9% of the day
Where the calories come from
9%73%14%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 29% of their daily limit in a 30g bowl.
CaloriesEnergy111 kcal9%
Reference 1,291 kcal
Free sugarHigh5.6g29%
Limit 19g (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit0.3g2%
Guide 14g: Boone estimate, 10% of energy. No NHS limit at this age
SaltWithin limit0.07g2%
Limit 3g (NHS)
FibreTarget2.1g14%
Target 15g
ProteinTarget2.5g
No set target for this age

30g of OSS Sultana, Raisin & Cranberry, no milk. Cereal figures from the pack panel; milk figures are typical UK values. Calorie split calculated by Boone. How

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Sugar in a bowl: free vs total

Free sugar calculated from the ingredientsHow
Total sugar7.8gin a 30g bowl, from the label
Free sugar5.6gEstimated by Boone. 1.4 teaspoons
1.4 teaspoons of free sugar in a 30g bowlOne teaspoon is 4g.
  • 5.6g free sugar from added sugar
  • 2.2g not free sugar, the natural sugar in the sultanas, raisins, dried cranberry pieces and dried apple pieces (12.3% of the cereal)

Sugar in milk and whole or dried fruit is not free sugar. Milk on top adds about 6g of sugar that does not count. NHS →

5.6g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
Age 4 to 6 19g a day29%
Age 7 to 10 24g a day23%
Age 11 and over 30g a day19%

The NHS free sugar limit is 19g a day at age 4 to 6, 24g at 7 to 10 and 30g from 11. There is no limit for under 4s: they should avoid free sugar.

Against other Quaker cereals

#31 of 36 Quaker cereals for least free sugar.

Sorted by free sugar a bowlHow
Gluten Free Wholegrain Oats 2.8g fibre, 111 kcal0gOat So Simple Gluten Free 2.8g fibre, 111 kcal0gOat So Simple Big Bowl Original 2.7g fibre, 111 kcal0gOat So Simple Original 2.7g fibre, 111 kcal0gTraditional Jumbo Oats 2.7g fibre, 112 kcal0gTraditional Rolled Oats 2.7g fibre, 112 kcal0gOat So Simple Protein Original 2.2g fibre, 114 kcal0gOat So Simple Original Big Pot 2.1g fibre, 110 kcal0gOat So Simple Original Pot 2.1g fibre, 110 kcal0gProtein Pot Original 2g fibre, 110 kcal0gOat So Simple Summer Fruits 2.7g fibre, 111 kcal1.4gOat So Simple Exotic Fruits 2.6g fibre, 114 kcal1.9gOvernight Oats Mocha Choc Chip 3.3g fibre, 114 kcal2gOvernight Oats Blueberry 3g fibre, 110 kcal2gProtein Pot Peanut Butter 1.8g fibre, 112 kcal3.2gOSS Caramelised Biscuit Pot 2g fibre, 111 kcal4gOat So Simple Hazelnut Choc Pot 2.3g fibre, 110 kcal4.2gOat So Simple Sweet Cinnamon Pot 2g fibre, 113 kcal4.2gOat So Simple Golden Syrup Big Pot 1.9g fibre, 112 kcal4.2gOat So Simple Golden Syrup Pot 1.9g fibre, 112 kcal4.2gOat So Simple Apple & Blueberry Pot 1.9g fibre, 112 kcal4.4gOat So Simple Caramel Fudge Pot 1.6g fibre, 115 kcal4.4gOat So Simple Summer Berries Pot 1.3g fibre, 113 kcal4.8gOat So Simple Caramelised Biscuit 2.3g fibre, 113 kcal4.8gOat So Simple Banana Strawberry Pot 1.5g fibre, 113 kcal5gOat So Simple Protein Golden Syrup 1.8g fibre, 113 kcal5.1gProtein Pot Golden Syrup 1.7g fibre, 113 kcal5.2gOat So Simple Big Bowl Golden Syrup 2.2g fibre, 113 kcal5.4gOat So Simple Golden Syrup 2.2g fibre, 113 kcal5.4gOat So Simple Protein Peanut Butter 1.8g fibre, 113 kcal5.4gOSS Sultana, Raisin & Cranberry 2.1g fibre, 111 kcal5.6gOat So Simple Hazelnut Chocolate 2.4g fibre, 115 kcal5.7gOat So Simple Sweet Cinnamon 2.2g fibre, 114 kcal5.7gOat So Simple Classic Banana 2.2g fibre, 113 kcal5.7gOat So Simple Straw Rasp Cranberry 2.2g fibre, 114 kcal5.7gOat So Simple Apple & Blueberry 2.2g fibre, 113 kcal6g

Against 318 supermarket cereals

Where a 30g bowl sits against every own-brand cereal from Asda, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

Free sugar5.6g a bowl
0gMiddle 3.3g10g

More free sugar than 82% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Fibre2.1g a bowl
0.03gMiddle 2.3g7.8g

Less fibre than 58% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Protein2.5g a bowl
1.5gMiddle 3g8.7g

Less protein than 75% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Salt0.07g a bowl
0gMiddle 0.04g0.28g

More salt than 55% of the 318 supermarket cereals.

Nutrient profile score

515 negative points
− 10 positive points

The 2018 model indicates this cereal is less healthy: it scores 5, at or above the line of 4.

← HealthierLess healthy →
5-20 best possible4 and above: less healthy40 worst possible

Higher is less healthy; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy under this model. How the score works →

#15 of 36 Quaker cereals for this score (lower is better).

Per 100g of cereal, as sold. Portion size is not counted.
Score breakdown: +15 negative, −10 positive+
Negative points+15
Energy 1,554 kJ per 100g+4 of 10
Saturated fat 0.9g per 100g0 of 10
Free sugars 18.6g per 100g+10 of 10
Calculated by Boone from the ingredient list
Salt 0.23g per 100g+1 of 10
Positive points−10
Fibre 6.9g per 100g−10 of 10
Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds 21.9%0 of 5
Fruit, nuts and seeds make up 21.9% on the model’s basis, with dried fruit counted at twice its weight
Protein 8.3g per 100g−4 of 5
Not counted, see below
Protein not counted. With 15 negative points, its 4 protein points are not counted. Why →
Final score: 15 − 105

What is in it

8 ingredients; 1 is an additive or industrial ingredient (orange).

7 basic, 1 orange
Ingredients8 ingredients, 1 orange
Quaker Wholegrain Rolled Oats (70%)SugarSultanas (5.2%)Raisins (3.2%)Dried Cranberry Pieces (2.6%)Dried Apple Pieces (1.3%)SaltNatural Flavouring
No added vitamins or minerals

The ingredient list does not include any fortification.

How processed is it?

NOVA group 4
1 Unprocessed
2 Ingredients
3 Processed
4 Ultra-processed

Group 4 because the ingredient list includes the industrial ingredients below. Added vitamins and minerals are not counted. How NOVA works →

1 type of industrial ingredient+

Allergens

1 contain13 not listed
Cereals containing glutenContains
CeleryNot listed
CrustaceansNot listed
EggsNot listed
FishNot listed
LupinNot listed
MilkNot listed
MolluscsNot listed
MustardNot listed
NutsNot listed
PeanutsNot listed
SesameNot listed
SoybeansNot listed
Sulphur dioxide and sulphitesNot listed
Check the pack. Contains is taken from the ingredient list. May contain warnings are not shown here, and recipes change.

Full nutrition by portion

Cereal only, before milk. Quaker gives a pack serving of 38.5g.

Per100g25g30g38.5g45g
Energy371 kcal93 kcal111 kcal143 kcal167 kcal
Fat5.7g1.4g1.7g2.2g2.6g
of which saturates0.9g0.2g0.3g0.3g0.4g
Carbohydrate68g17g20.4g26.2g30.6g
of which sugars26g6.5g7.8g10g11.7g
Free sugar (Boone)18.6g4.7g5.6g7.2g8.4g
Fibre6.9g1.7g2.1g2.7g3.1g
Protein8.3g2.1g2.5g3.2g3.7g
Salt0.23g0.06g0.07g0.09g0.1g

Quick answers

How much sugar is in a bowl of Quaker Oat So Simple Sultanas, Raisins, Cranberry & Apple Porridge Sachet?+

A 30g bowl has 7.8g of sugar, and Boone estimates 5.6g of it is free sugar, about 1.4 teaspoons. That is 29% of the 19g daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 19% of the 30g adult limit.

How many calories are in a bowl of Quaker Oat So Simple Sultanas, Raisins, Cranberry & Apple Porridge Sachet?+

111 kcal in a 30g bowl, or 170 kcal with 125ml of semi-skimmed milk. Per 100g it is 371 kcal.

Is Quaker Oat So Simple Sultanas, Raisins, Cranberry & Apple Porridge Sachet good for children?+

A 30g bowl gives 2.1g of fibre and 29% of a 4 to 6 year old’s free sugar limit. Quaker Gluten Free Traditional Wholegrain Oats has 0g of free sugar a bowl.

Is Quaker Oat So Simple Sultanas, Raisins, Cranberry & Apple Porridge Sachet ultra-processed?+

Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes flavourings.

What is the nutrient profile score of Quaker Oat So Simple Sultanas, Raisins, Cranberry & Apple Porridge Sachet?+

5 on the UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018, calculated by Boone per 100g. Scores run from -20 to 40; 4 or more would be classed as less healthy.

Where the figures come from

Source. Quaker UK product page, nutrition panel and ingredient list, per 100g as sold.

Collected. Copied by Boone from Quaker UK product page. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

Calculated by Boone. Free sugar, portion figures, milk, traffic lights and the nutrient profile score. Labelled where they appear.

Limits. NHS free sugar and salt limits by age; UK reference intakes for adults.

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