Coconut Burfi
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A realistic serve of Coconut Burfi (1 piece, about 33 g) has 138 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 15.5 g carbohydrate, 7.9 g fat, 13.4 g added sugar and 2 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 418 kcal, 3.6 g protein, 47 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat, 17 g saturated fat, 40.6 g added sugar and 5 mg sodium.
MTR Coconut Burfi is a sugar-and-coconut Indian sweet made with khoa and ghee. It scores EB5: nutrition is low because it is mostly sugar and fat, ingredients are fairly plain with no additives listed, and risk is at the top of the scale because of the sugar and saturated fat. A treat for a festival or an occasional piece, not a regular snack.
Ingredients, decoded
9 listed- Sugar
- Desiccated coconut (27%)
- RO water
- Khoa
- Glucose syrup
- Refined palmolein oil
- Ghee
- Turmeric powder
- Cardamom powder
8½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 42.3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Coconut Burfi:
| Energy | 418 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Total sugars | 42.3 g |
| Added sugars | 40.6 g |
| Total fat | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 17 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
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Why Coconut Burfi scores EB5
Nutrition is an E because protein is low and there is no fibre or micronutrient credit. Ingredients are a B with no additives listed, and risk is a 5 on 42.3 g sugar and 17 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 3.6 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 418 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 3.6 g per 100 g, and the main source is the desiccated coconut. That is too little to earn credit against 418 kcal per 100 g.
No fibre or vitamins and minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. The calories come mainly from sugar and fat.
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
- Sugar
- Main fat
- Refined palmolein oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar, Glucose syrup
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Palmolein
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short and has no additives of concern: no colour, no preservative, no flavour enhancer. Coconut at 27%, khoa and ghee are real foods, and turmeric and cardamom do the colouring and flavouring.
Points are held back because sugar leads the list, glucose syrup and refined palmolein oil are added, and only the coconut has a declared percentage. No label promise is hollow, so nothing costs ingredient points on that count.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 40.6 g
- Sodium
- 5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 17 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Sugar and saturated fat drive the risk number. Free sugar is 42.3 g per 100 g, counting the glucose syrup, and saturated fat is 17 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line.
Energy adds to it at 418 kcal per 100 g. Sodium is only 5 mg and trans fat is declared as 0 g, so neither plays a part. One piece has about 13.4 g added sugar and 5.6 g saturated fat.
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 added sugar (40.6g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (17g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Coconut Burfi live up to its claims?
The coconut in the name is real at 27%, and the no-preservatives claim holds. The dry fruits and nuts line on the back is framed more generously than the list, where coconut is the only nut or seed.
- Product nameHolds
“Coconut Burfi”
Desiccated coconut is the second ingredient at 27%. Sugar is listed first, so the sweet is as much sugar as coconut.
- On the packHolds
“No Added Preservatives”
No preservative appears in the ingredient list, and no additives are listed at all.
- On the packBe careful
“Dry fruits and Nuts based sweets”
Coconut is the only nut or seed-type ingredient in the list. No dry fruits are named, and sugar is the first ingredient.
What's in Coconut Burfi?
Sugar leads, then coconut at 27%, water, khoa, glucose syrup, palmolein oil and ghee. Watch the sugar and the saturated fat.
9 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern.
The ingredient list, read for you
Sugar comes first, then desiccated coconut (27%), the only ingredient with a declared percentage. Water, khoa (reduced milk) and glucose syrup follow, with refined palmolein oil and ghee as the fats. Turmeric and cardamom give colour and flavour. The pack states it contains milk.
What the additives do
Palmolein (low concern): cheap, heat-stable frying fat. A cheap, stable frying oil that is about half saturated fat. Very common in Indian packaged snacks. More on Palmolein.
Ingredients to watch
- Sugar and glucose syrupConcern
42.3 g sugar per 100 g, with sugar first on the list and glucose syrup as well. One piece has about 13.4 g added sugar.
- Saturated fatConcern
17 g per 100 g, from coconut, ghee, khoa and palmolein oil. One piece has about 5.6 g.
- Refined palmolein oilWorth watching
A refined palm fat added on top of the coconut and ghee. Trans fat is declared as 0 g.
- No additives listedFine
No colour, preservative, flavour or enhancer in the list. Turmeric and cardamom are the only seasonings.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- Only the coconut has a percentage, so the share of sugar, khoa and ghee is not known.
What to know about Coconut Burfi
A coconut sweet where sugar leads the list
MTR Coconut Burfi is a 200 g pack of the classic Karnataka-style sweet, sold as six pieces of about 33 g each. It is built from sugar, desiccated coconut (27%), water, khoa, glucose syrup, refined palmolein oil and ghee, coloured and flavoured with turmeric and cardamom. People buy it as a ready-made mithai for festivals, gifting or a small sweet after a meal.
One piece has about 138 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 13.4 g added sugar and 5.6 g saturated fat. Per 100 g the sweet has 418 kcal, 42.3 g sugar and 17 g saturated fat, which is more than three times the 5 g high line. Sodium is almost nil, at 5 mg per 100 g.
The name is honest: coconut is real and is the second ingredient at 27%. The pack also says no added preservatives, and none are listed. What the name does not say is that sugar comes first, with glucose syrup added as well. CleanPlate scores it EB5.
Who should eat Coconut Burfi?
A rare treat for most adults and children, and one to check with a doctor for anyone managing blood sugar.
- Most adultsRarely
One piece has about 13.4 g added sugar and 5.6 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenRarely
42.3 g sugar per 100 g, so one small piece is plenty.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
Free sugar is 42.3 g per 100 g, with no fibre declared to slow it.
- Weight managementRarely
138 kcal per 33 g piece, and it is easy to eat more than one.
Coconut Burfi: common questions
Is Coconut Burfi healthy?
Coconut Burfi is high in sugar, saturated fat and calories, so it is best kept as a rare treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Coconut Burfi?
Per 100 g, Coconut Burfi has 418 kcal, 3.6 g protein, 47 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat and 17 g saturated fat. One serve (1 piece, about 33 g) has 138 kcal and 1.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Coconut Burfi?
9 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Desiccated coconut (27%), RO water, Khoa, Glucose syrup, Refined palmolein oil, Ghee, Turmeric powder, Cardamom powder. Flagged: Palmolein (low concern).
Does Coconut Burfi live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care. "Dry fruits and Nuts based sweets" needs care: Coconut is the only nut or seed-type ingredient in the list. No dry fruits are named, and sugar is the first ingredient.
Who should limit Coconut Burfi?
Most adults: rarely. One piece has about 13.4 g added sugar and 5.6 g saturated fat. Children: rarely. 42.3 g sugar per 100 g, so one small piece is plenty. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. Free sugar is 42.3 g per 100 g, with no fibre declared to slow it.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Coconut Burfi have?
Per 100 g, Coconut Burfi has 40.6 g added sugar, 5 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 17 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.
What does the EB5 score mean for Coconut Burfi?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (B) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 3.6 g per 100 g, and the main source is the desiccated coconut. That is too little to earn credit against 418 kcal per 100 g. Ingredients: The list is short and has no additives of concern: no colour, no preservative, no flavour enhancer. Coconut at 27%, khoa and ghee are real foods, and turmeric and cardamom do the colouring and flavouring. Load risk: Sugar and saturated fat drive the risk number. Free sugar is 42.3 g per 100 g, counting the glucose syrup, and saturated fat is 17 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | EB5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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