Balaji Wafers Chataka Pataka

Name: Balaji Wafers Chataka Pataka
Brand: Balaji

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Balaji · 30g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size30g

Amount Per 100g

Calories514

% Daily Value*

Total Fat25g38%

Saturated Fat12g60%

Trans Fat0.1g

Cholesterol1mg0%

Sodium347.2mg15%

Total Carbohydrate63.3g21%

Total Sugars2g

Protein7g14%

* % 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)	128.5	6.3g	0.5g
Regular serving(50g)	257	12.5g	1g
Large serving(100g)	514	25g	2g

Ingredients

Listed by weight. Codes explained below.

Decoded

RICE MEAL (43%), EDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL (PALMOLEIN, RICE BRAN), CORN MEAL (3%), CHICKPEA FLOUR, EDIBLE COMMON SALT, SPICES & CONDIMENTS 2% (CUMIN, CHILLI BLACK PEPPER, DRY MANGO), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE POWDER (ONION, GARLIC) SUGAR, ACIDITY REGULATOR (INS 330), ANTICAKING AGENT (INS 551), FLAVOUR ENHANCER (INS 627, INS 631), NATURAL AND NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (INS 160C) – Citric Acid – natural acidity regulator

FINE OCCASIONALLY

Why: Watch the saturated fat + fat

OK use: A few times a week

Key Number

Per 100g12g sat fat

WHO limit22g

55%of daily limit

Big portion of daily saturated fat allowance.

NOVA 4

Ultra-Processed Foods

Industrial formulations with little to no whole foods, containing additives.

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 baked snack, typically made from flour, sugar, and fat.

Typical portion?

~50g. Label shows per 100g.

Per 50g portion

257 kcal, 1g sugar

Is that a lot?

1g is 4% of the WHO guideline of 25g free sugar per day. That is a small amount.

Top ingredients

RICE MEAL (by weight)

Claims

Natural: May contain ingredients derived from natural sources.

Additives

INS 330: Citric acid, from citrus fruits

NOVA 4

ultra-processed, factory-made with many additives

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.