The brand, graded

Horlicks

6 products on the index · average grade D (45/100) · 0 score A–B, 4 score D–F

Davg 45
best of the lineup
CProtein+ (Chocolate)54/100
worst of the lineup
FClassic Malt31/100
what Horlicks shouts
“22 g protein per 100 g”“No added sugar”“Only 5 g added sugar per 100 g (vanilla)”
what the math says

Across the lineup the brand averages grade D. More snack than supplement. 4 of 6 land in D–F territory once you score usable protein, value and hidden sugar, not the headline gram count.

Every Horlicks product, best to worst

1CProtein+ (Chocolate)Nutrition powder · 34 g/100 g · ₹104/20 g usable542CDiabetes Plus (Vanilla)Nutrition powder · 22 g/100 g · ₹205/20 g usable503DWomen's Plus (Caramel)Health-drink powder · 15 g/100 g · ₹180/20 g usable464DLite (No Added Sugar)Health-drink powder · 13 g/100 g · ₹145/20 g usable465DJunior (Stage 2, Vanilla)Health-drink powder · 11 g/100 g · ₹137/20 g usable446FClassic MaltHealth-drink powder · 11 g/100 g · ₹125/20 g usable31
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Graded by math, not brands. Macros are label/brand-listed (June 2026); not medical advice.