Parle Monaco Cheeslings Classic Biscuit
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9.6g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (8.8g per 100ml)
Ingredients, decoded
21 listed- Wheat Flour
- Refined Palmolein Oil
- Palm Oil
- Sugar
- Cheese (1.8%)
- Yeast
- Iodised Salt
- Raising Agent (INS 503(ii))
- Raising Agent (INS 500(ii))
- Raising Agent (INS 341(i))
- Invert Sugar Syrup
- Spices and Condiments
- Mustard Powder
- Acidity Regulator (INS 270)
- Acidity Regulator (INS 296)
- Emulsifier (INS 472e)
- Improver - Papain (INS 1101(ii))
- Improver - Amylases (INS 1100(i))
- Natural Flavouring Substance (Capsicum)
- Natural Flavouring Substance (Black Pepper)
- Artificial Flavouring Substance (Cheese)
DC3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewSalty-tasting, but no sodium on the label.
Parle Monaco Cheeslings are small cheese-flavoured crackers made from wheat flour, palmolein, palm oil and 1.8% cheese.
CleanPlate scores it [L]DC3. The D for nutrition reflects low fibre and micronutrients. The C for ingredients and label reflects palm fats, a "cheese" snack with 1.8% cheese and artificial cheese flavour, and no sodium on the panel. The 3 for risk comes from energy and saturated fat, and may understate the true risk.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameMisleading
“Cheeslings”
Cheese is 1.8%. Artificial cheese flavour carries most of the taste.
How DC3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 ml.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 8.8 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 492 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Wheat Flour
- Main fat
- Refined Palmolein Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup
- Additives
- 8
- Flagged
- Palmolein, Palm oil
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Total sugar
- 3.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 9.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Wheat flour leads, followed by refined palmolein, palm oil, sugar and cheese (1.8%). Flavourings are natural capsicum and black pepper plus artificial cheese flavour. Emulsifier 472e is used.
Per 100 g: 492 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 20.7 g fat (9.6 g saturated) and 3.5 g sugar. Sodium is not declared.
Ingredients to watch
- Sodium not declaredConcern
Salt is on the ingredient list, but the panel does not show sodium.
- Palm fatsWorth watching
Two palm-based oils supply 9.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
- Artificial cheese flavourWorth watching
Cheese is 1.8%; the rest of the cheese taste is flavouring.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Cheese crackers are made with cheese"
Cheese is 1.8%. Artificial flavour does the rest.
Myth: "Small crackers mean small portions"
They are easy to eat by the handful at 492 kcal per 100 g.
How often, and how
- AdultsOccasional, small portion
- ChildrenOccasional
- Watching blood pressureBe cautious; sodium is unknown
Smarter ways to eat it
Portion into a bowl
A small handful with tea is enough.
Real cheese swap
A cube of paneer or cheese with cucumber gives real protein.
Common questions
Is Parle Monaco Cheeslings Classic Biscuit healthy?
Parle Monaco Cheeslings Classic Biscuit scores DC3 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (9.6g); Palm oil listed. On the plus side: High protein (8.8g per 100ml).
What does the DC3 score mean?
The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Which ingredients in Parle Monaco Cheeslings Classic Biscuit should I watch?
Refined Palmolein Oil (Palmolein), Palm Oil (Palm oil).
Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.