That's what nutrition expert Torsten Binder (Aktiv3) says:
Crunchy mueslis are often less healthy because fat and a lot of sugar have to be added to achieve the crunchy effect. They are also often less filling than conventional muesli. The louder the muesli crunches when you chew it, the more calories it contains. Such sugary mueslis are less suitable for an everyday breakfast, but are a good source of energy for athletes after exercise.
The five muesli varieties in the test
EDEKA Multi Frucht: 500 grams - 2.29 euros
At 28.8 grams*, Edeka's crunchy muesli has the highest sugar content in the test field. That's a whole nine sugar cubes per 100 grams. Apart from being sweet, the muesli tastes very fruity. Striking: the many large pieces of fruit. The nutrition expert says: too much sugar - rather as a muesli before sport than as an everyday breakfast muesli.
DR. OETKER Vitalis: 500 grammes - 2.59 euros
Vitalis from Dr Oetker advertises with "30 % less sugar". That's a good thing, because the muesli has enough added sugar anyway. Wheat germ and B vitamins on the list of ingredients are positive. In the taste test, the testers noted: crunchy, sweet, few pieces of fruit, artificial. The expert advises: not a basic muesli, rather something for after sport.
SEITENBACHER: 750 grammes - 5.59 euros
Who doesn't know it? Thanks to the striking radio adverts, almost everyone knows the Swabian brand. The "muesli for sporty people" has no crunch and is the most expensive in the test. Good: large variety of flakes, natural fruit, lots of vitamins, low and above all natural sugar (16 grams*). The flavour: not very sweet, natural, a little bland. The expert says: good, even for breakfast.
A&P fruit muesli: 1000 grams - 1.49 euros
The fruit muesli from Tengelmann is the price/performance winner. However, the composition is somewhat one-sided. Of the 32 per cent fruit, 25 per cent is sultanas. Good: linseed, various flakes, lots of fibre, almost all natural sugar. The flavour: bland, natural, not very sweet, too many sultanas. The contents satisfy the expert
KÖLLN Crispy Honey-Nut: 600 grammes - 2.99 euros
Kölln's crunchy muesli shines with lots of nuts and seeds. Cashew, hazelnut and almonds - that's filling. Also good: vitamins B1 and E. As is typical for crunchy muesli, sugar (18.6 grams*) and oil are also added to this muesli. The flavour was less appealing. The reason: the honey flavour was too intense. The expert says: not a basic muesli, rather for after sport.
* per 100 gram
