Mel

by Nestlé in Breakfast cereals Barcode 5601001008283
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Mel by Nestlé provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 29 g of sugars and 8.2 g of protein. That is 59% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
29 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 375 kcal 390
Total fat 1.3 g 9.1 −86%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 2.2 −91%
Carbohydrates 80 g 66.3 +21%
Total sugars 29 g 18.2 +59%
Added sugars 6 g 13 −54%
Protein 8.2 g 10.2 −20%
Salt 0 g 0.7 −97%

Category average across 4939 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other breakfast cereals

Calories lower 31%
Sugars higher 17%
Salt lower 12%
Saturated fat lower 21%
Protein top 65%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Farinha de trigo e trigo hidrolisado (76,1%), sacarose, mel (6%), inulina, regulador de acidez (carbonato de cálcio), ferro reduzido, aromatizante (vanilina), vitaminas (C, tiamina, riboflavina, niacina, B6, ácido fólico, B12, ácido pantoténico). Pode conter leite.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Labels & certifications
Vitamin B12 source
Sold in
Portugal
Barcode
5601001008283

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mel?

Mel contains 375 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Mel?

Mel has 29 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mel healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Mel vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Mel contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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