Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks
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Crax Bhujia is a moth and gram flour namkeen where refined oil leads the ingredient list. It scores EB5: nutrition has nothing to lift it because the energy and fat load outweigh the protein, ingredients are plain with no additives, and risk is at the top end on saturated fat, sodium and energy. A rare snack, best kept to a few pieces.
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined Palmolein Oil and Refined Cotton Seed Oil)
- Moth Dal Flour
- Gram Flour
- Rice Flour
- *Seasoning
- Iodized Salt
- Chilli
- Black Pepper
- Cardamom
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Ginger
- Mace
- Nutmeg
- Coriander
- Ajowan
- Fennel
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 1.6 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 596 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.6 g |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 45 g |
| Saturated fat | 20.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 976 mg |
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What to know about Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks
Palmolein leads the list, saturated fat is 20.6 g
A crunchy namkeen made from moth dal flour, gram flour and rice flour, with refined palmolein and cotton seed oil listed first, plus a seasoning of salt and whole spices. It is sold as a tea-time snack.
Per 100 g it gives 596 kcal, 15.1 g protein and 45 g fat, of which 20.6 g is saturated. Sodium is 976 mg. A 30 g serve, about five to a pack, is 179 kcal with 6.2 g saturated fat and 293 mg sodium.
The list is short and has no additives, but the oil leads and the saturated fat is very high. CleanPlate scores it EB5.
Why Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks scores EB5
Nutrition is an E because 596 kcal and 45 g fat per 100 g leave nothing to credit. Ingredients are a B with no additives, and risk is a 5 on 20.6 g saturated fat.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 15.1 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 596 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 15.1 g per 100 g, mostly from moth dal flour. In a 30 g serve that is about 4.5 g. No fibre figure is declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed.
With 596 kcal and 45 g fat per 100 g, the energy and fat load leave nothing 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
- Edible Vegetable Oils
- Main fat
- Edible Vegetable Oils
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Palmolein
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is refined palmolein and cotton seed oil, moth dal flour, gram flour, rice flour and a seasoning of iodised salt and spices. There are no additives, colours or flavourings, and no hydrogenated fat.
No percentage is given for any ingredient, so the mix of oil and flour is not stated.
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
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 976 mg
- Saturated fat
- 20.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Saturated fat is the biggest driver at 20.6 g per 100 g, four times the 5 g high line. Sodium is 976 mg per 100 g and energy is 596 kcal.
Trans fat is declared at 0.1 g per 100 g, a small extra cost. Added sugar is 0 g, so it plays 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 sodium (976mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (20.6g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks live up to its claims?
The calorie figure matches the panel. The Trans Fat Free claim sits against 0.1 g trans fat declared per 100 g, and no ingredient carries a percentage.
- On the packBe careful
“Trans Fat Free”
The panel declares 0.1 g trans fat per 100 g, which is small but not zero, so the claim is framed more generously than the number.
- Product nameHolds
“Bhujia”
Moth dal flour and gram flour are in the list, but neither carries a percentage, so the mix is not stated.
- On the packHolds
“Per serve 178.8 kcal”
The pack prints 178.8 kcal for a 30 g serve, which matches 596 kcal per 100 g.
What's in Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks?
Refined palmolein and cotton seed oil lead, then moth dal, gram and rice flours. The oil is what sets the saturated fat, so it is what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Refined palmolein and cotton seed oil lead the list, then moth dal flour, gram flour and rice flour. The seasoning is iodised salt with chilli, pepper, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, clove and other whole spices. The oil gives the crunch and most of the fat.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
20.6 g per 100 g, four times the 5 g high line, 6.2 g in a 30 g serve.
- SodiumConcern
976 mg per 100 g, about 293 mg in a 30 g serve.
- EnergyWorth watching
596 kcal per 100 g, 179 kcal in a 30 g serve.
- ProteinFine
15.1 g per 100 g from moth dal and gram flours.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre figure or vitamins and minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks?
A rare snack for most adults and children, and for anyone watching blood pressure, since 30 g already brings 6.2 g saturated fat and 293 mg sodium.
- Most adultsRarely
20.6 g saturated fat per 100 g is four times the high line.
- ChildrenRarely
Palm-based oil and 293 mg sodium in one serve.
- High blood pressureRarely
976 mg sodium per 100 g is the main concern.
- Weight managementRarely
596 kcal per 100 g, 179 kcal in a small serve.
Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks?
Crax Bhujia is a moth and gram flour namkeen where refined oil leads the ingredient list. It scores EB5: nutrition has nothing to lift it because the energy and fat load outweigh the protein, ingredients are plain with no additives, and risk is at the top end on saturated fat, sodium and energy. A rare snack, best kept to a few pieces. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 5; 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 Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks?
Per 100 g, Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks has 596 kcal, 15.1 g protein, 32.6 g carbohydrate, 45 g fat and 20.6 g saturated fat. One serve (30 g per serve (about 5 servings per pack)) has 179 kcal and 4.5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks?
5 ingredients, in label order: Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined Palmolein Oil and Refined Cotton Seed Oil), Moth Dal Flour, Gram Flour, Rice Flour, *Seasoning (Iodized Salt, Chilli, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cumin, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, Coriander, Ajowan, Fennel). Flagged: Palmolein (low concern).
Does Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care. "Trans Fat Free" needs care: The panel declares 0.1 g trans fat per 100 g, which is small but not zero, so the claim is framed more generously than the number.
Who should limit Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks?
Most adults: rarely. 20.6 g saturated fat per 100 g is four times the high line. Children: rarely. Palm-based oil and 293 mg sodium in one serve. High blood pressure: rarely. 976 mg sodium per 100 g is the main concern.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks have?
Per 100 g, Crax Bhujia Namkeen Snacks has 0 g added sugar, 976 mg sodium (about 2.4 g salt) and 20.6 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 salt and saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 27, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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