Balaji Farali Chivda

Name: Balaji Farali Chivda
Brand: Balaji Namkeen

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Balaji Namkeen · 22g

🔴 HIGH IN SATURATED FAT

Thresholds per FSSAI's 2018 proposed FOPL guidelines

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size22g

Amount Per 100g

Calories589

% Daily Value*

Total Fat38.9g60%

Saturated Fat14g70%

Sodium404mg18%

Total Carbohydrate8g3%

Dietary Fiber7.6g30%

Total Sugars8g

Protein15.2g30%

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 kcal diet. Tap any nutrient for details. Source: Product label · Values may vary.

Portion Guide

Portion	Cal	Fat	Sugar
Small serving(25g)	147.3	9.7g	2g
Regular serving(50g)	294.5	19.4g	4g
Large serving(100g)	589	38.9g	8g

Ingredients

POTATO (75%) ROASTED PEANUT (12%), EDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL, SUGAR, ROCK SALT, SPICES & CONDIMENTS (CHILLI, TURMERIC, DRY MANGO, CLOVE, CAROM SEED, CARDAMOM NUTMEG, MACE, BAY LEAVES).

Listed by weight. Codes explained below.

Decoded

POTATO (75%) ROASTED PEANUT (12%), EDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL, SUGAR, ROCK SALT, SPICES & CONDIMENTS (CHILLI, TURMERIC, DRY MANGO, CLOVE, CAROM SEED, CARDAMOM NUTMEG, MACE, BAY LEAVES). – added sugar, quick energy spike then crash

FINE OCCASIONALLY

Why: Watch the saturated fat + fat

OK use: A few times a week

Key Number

Per 100g14g sat fat

WHO limit22g

64%of daily limit

Big portion of daily saturated fat allowance.

NOVA 3

Processed Foods

Foods made by adding salt, oil, sugar, or other ingredients to whole foods. Includes canning, bottling, and fermentation.

Processing level ≠ harm. NOVA info

Real Talk

→Occasional consumption is fine. Don't make it daily.
→Heavy on fats. Keep portions small and eat light later.

ELI5

Snack / Treat

What is this?

A packaged food product.

Typical portion?

~50g. Label shows per 100g.

Per 50g portion

295 kcal, 4g sugar

Is that a lot?

4g is 16% of the WHO guideline of 25g free sugar per day. That is a small amount.

Top ingredients

POTATO (by weight)

NOVA 3

processed food with a few added ingredients

Usage

Best enjoyed as an occasional treat, not an everyday habit.

Treats are part of life. Enjoy them occasionally without guilt, not daily.

Disclaimer: Nutribaba provides general nutrition information for awareness only. It is not medical or dietary advice. Data sourced from product labels and relevant regulatory sources. Data may vary by batch, region, or formulation—always check actual packaging or consult a qualified professional. This assessment does not replace FSSAI labelling requirements or medical advice.