Classic Soan Papdi
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Karachi Bakery Classic Soan Papdi is a cardamom-flavoured Indian sweet made from gram flour, wheat flour, glucose and sugar, with pistachio and almond. It scores EB4: nutrition is low because it offers almost no fibre and little protein, ingredients hold up with no additives, and risk is high from sugar and saturated fat. A sweet for occasional small pieces.
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- Bengal Gram Flour (Besan)
- Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
- Liquid Glucose
- Edible Vegetable Oil
- Refined Sugar
- Pistachio
- Almond & Cardamom
6 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 30.9 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 478 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.2 g |
| Total sugars | 30.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.06 g |
| Total fat | 22.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg |
| Calcium | 34 mg |
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What to know about Classic Soan Papdi
Gram flour sweet with 31 g sugar per 100 g
Classic Soan Papdi from Karachi Bakery is an Indian sweet built from Bengal gram flour (besan), refined wheat flour (maida), liquid glucose, edible vegetable oil and refined sugar, finished with pistachio, almond and cardamom. No percentages are declared. It is bought as a traditional sweet for gifting, festivals or a treat with tea.
Per 100 g it gives 478 kcal, 4.55 g protein, 65.15 g carbohydrate, 30.85 g sugar and 22.15 g fat, of which 9.76 g is saturated. Fibre is only 0.06 g. Sodium is low at 38 mg. The pack declares no serve, so for a typical 30 g piece that is about 143 kcal and 9.3 g sugar.
The name and the front are plain: a classic soan papdi with elaichi flavour. The cardamom is on the list, though it sits last, next to the almond. There are no additives and no hollow promise, but the sweet is sugar, glucose and fat on a flour base. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Why Classic Soan Papdi scores EB4
Nutrition is an E because fibre is 0.06 g and protein 4.55 g per 100 g. Ingredients are a B with no additives. Risk is a 4 on 30.85 g sugar and 9.76 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Fibre
- 0.06 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Iron, Calcium
- Energy
- 478 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Fibre is 0.06 g per 100 g and protein is 4.55 g, mostly from the gram flour. With 478 kcal per 100 g, that is little nutrition for the energy, so the grade is the lowest.
Iron is declared at 2.9 mg per 100 g, but it is not enough to lift the grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Bengal Gram Flour
- Main fat
- Edible Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- Liquid Glucose, Refined Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Maida
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short: gram flour, refined wheat flour, liquid glucose, edible vegetable oil, refined sugar, pistachio, almond and cardamom. No additive of concern is listed, no hydrogenated fat is named and no promise on the pack is hollow, so nothing costs ingredient points for a hazard.
What holds the grade back is a refined base with glucose and sugar, an oil with no type named, and no percentages declared, so the share of nuts and gram flour cannot be checked.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Total sugar
- 30.9 g
- Sodium
- 38 mg
- Saturated fat
- 9.8 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar is the biggest driver: 30.85 g per 100 g, all counted as free sugar because sugar and glucose are listed. Saturated fat is 9.76 g per 100 g, about twice the 5 g high line.
Energy at 478 kcal adds to it, and trans fat is declared at 0.1 g. Sodium is only 38 mg and plays almost no part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sugar (30.9g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9.8g)
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Classic Soan Papdi live up to its claims?
The name and cardamom flavour hold, though cardamom is listed last. The heritage line is a brand statement, not a nutrition claim, and no health claim is made on the pack.
- Product nameHolds
“Classic Soan Papdi”
Gram flour and wheat flour lead the list, with glucose, oil and sugar, which is how the sweet is made.
- On the packPartly true
“Elaichi Flavour”
Cardamom is listed, but last, together with almond. It is an honest flavour name, not a major ingredient.
- On the packBe careful
“Quality & Goodness since 1953”
This is a heritage line, not a nutrition claim. The numbers are what count: 30.85 g sugar and 9.76 g saturated fat per 100 g.
What's in Classic Soan Papdi?
Gram flour, wheat flour, glucose, oil and sugar lead, with nuts and cardamom last. No additives are listed. Sugar, glucose and saturated fat are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Bengal gram flour (besan) and refined wheat flour (maida) form the base, sweetened with liquid glucose and refined sugar and bound with edible vegetable oil. Pistachio, almond and cardamom come last, so they are a small share. No percentages are declared and no additive is listed.
Ingredients to watch
- SugarConcern
30.85 g per 100 g, from refined sugar and liquid glucose. A typical 30 g piece has about 9.3 g.
- Saturated fatConcern
9.76 g per 100 g, nearly twice the 5 g high line, about 2.9 g in a 30 g piece.
- Edible vegetable oil (type not stated)Worth watching
The oil is not named, so its source is unknown. It is a main part of the 22.15 g fat per 100 g.
- FibreWorth watching
0.06 g per 100 g, so the flours are refined and give almost no fibre.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer is listed. Sodium is low at 38 mg per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentages are declared, so the share of nuts and gram flour is unknown.
- No serve size or net weight is printed.
Who should eat Classic Soan Papdi?
An occasional treat for most adults and children, and a rare one for anyone managing blood sugar or weight, since 30 g has about 9.3 g sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
30.85 g sugar and 9.76 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- ChildrenOccasionally
A 30 g piece has about 9.3 g sugar and no fibre to slow it.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
65 g carbohydrate and 30.85 g sugar per 100 g, with 0.06 g fibre.
- Weight managementRarely
478 kcal per 100 g, about 143 kcal in a 30 g piece.
Classic Soan Papdi: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Classic Soan Papdi?
Karachi Bakery Classic Soan Papdi is a cardamom-flavoured Indian sweet made from gram flour, wheat flour, glucose and sugar, with pistachio and almond. It scores EB4: nutrition is low because it offers almost no fibre and little protein, ingredients hold up with no additives, and risk is high from sugar and saturated fat. A sweet for occasional small pieces. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Classic Soan Papdi?
Per 100 g, Classic Soan Papdi has 478 kcal, 4.5 g protein, 65.2 g carbohydrate, 22.1 g fat and 9.8 g saturated fat. One serve (30 g, typical serve (none printed)) has 143 kcal and 1.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Classic Soan Papdi?
7 ingredients, in label order: Bengal Gram Flour (Besan), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Liquid Glucose, Edible Vegetable Oil, Refined Sugar, Pistachio, Almond & Cardamom. Flagged: Maida (low concern).
Does Classic Soan Papdi live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 1 needs care. "Elaichi Flavour" is partly true: Cardamom is listed, but last, together with almond. It is an honest flavour name, not a major ingredient. "Quality & Goodness since 1953" needs care: This is a heritage line, not a nutrition claim. The numbers are what count: 30.85 g sugar and 9.76 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Who should limit Classic Soan Papdi?
Most adults: occasionally. 30.85 g sugar and 9.76 g saturated fat per 100 g. Children: occasionally. A 30 g piece has about 9.3 g sugar and no fibre to slow it. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 65 g carbohydrate and 30.85 g sugar per 100 g, with 0.06 g fibre.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Classic Soan Papdi have?
Per 100 g, Classic Soan Papdi has 30.9 g sugar, 38 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 9.8 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar and saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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