Daadi's Masala Khakhra
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Daadi's Masala Khakhra is a roasted whole wheat cracker flavoured with chilli and spices, sold as a crisp snack. It scores [L]CA4: the High Protein claim is hollow, nutrition is middling because protein is modest, ingredients are short and clean, and risk is fairly high because of sodium and energy. Best as an occasional crunchy snack, a piece or two with chutney.
Ingredients, decoded
9 listed- Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
- Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil)
- Iodized Salt
- Green Chilli Paste
- Cumin Seeds
- Coriander Seeds
- Carom Seeds
- Red Chilli Powder
- Turmeric Powder
1½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 6.6 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 481.5 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.6 g |
| Total sugars | 6.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 13.4 g |
| Total fat | 19.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 681 mg |
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What to know about Daadi's Masala Khakhra
High fibre whole wheat crisp, but not high protein
Daadi's Masala Khakhra is a thin roasted wheat cracker sold in a 180 g pack of 9 pieces. It is built from whole wheat flour (73.64%), rice bran oil, iodized salt and green chilli paste, with cumin, coriander, carom, red chilli and turmeric. Buyers pick it as a crisp, spiced tea-time snack in the Gujarati and Rajasthani style.
One 20 g piece gives about 96 kcal, 1.8 g protein, 2.7 g fibre and 136 mg sodium. Per 100 g that is 481.54 kcal, 9.18 g protein, 13.44 g fibre, 19.29 g fat, 4.88 g saturated fat and 681 mg sodium. Added sugar is 0 g and trans fat is 0 g.
The front says High Fibre, and that is true. It also says High Protein, and the protein does not reach the level that claim needs, which sets the [L] flag. The ingredient list itself is short, with no additives and no palm oil. CleanPlate scores it [L]CA4.
Does Daadi's Masala Khakhra live up to its claims?
The High Protein claim does not hold: 9.18 g per 100 g is under the 11 g needed. High Fibre, No Maida and No Palm Oil hold, and Roasted, Not Fried needs care.
- On the packMisleading
“High Protein”
Protein is 9.18 g per 100 g, under the 11 g needed, and 1.91 g per 100 kcal, under 5.5. One piece has about 1.8 g.
- On the packHolds
“High Fibre”
13.44 g fibre per 100 g from whole wheat flour, about 2.7 g in one 20 g piece.
- On the packBe careful
“Roasted, Not Fried”
Rice bran oil is an ingredient and total fat is 19.29 g per 100 g. The share of oil is not declared, so roasted does not mean low in fat.
- On the packHolds
“No Maida”
The flour is whole wheat (atta) at 73.64%, and no refined flour is listed.
- On the packHolds
“No Palm Oil”
The only oil listed is rice bran oil. Saturated fat is 4.88 g per 100 g.
Why Daadi's Masala Khakhra scores [L]CA4
Nutrition is a C because protein is only 9.18 g per 100 g. Ingredients are an A for a short whole wheat list, held back by the hollow protein claim. Risk is a 4, driven by 681 mg sodium per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 9.2 g
- Fibre
- 13.4 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 482 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 9.18 g per 100 g, or 1.91 g per 100 kcal, which is modest, and most of it comes from whole wheat flour. Fibre is 13.44 g per 100 g, a clear plus, but the protein level holds the grade at a C.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to 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.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Main fat
- Edible Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and plain: whole wheat flour at 73.64%, rice bran oil, iodized salt, green chilli paste and whole and ground spices. No additives, no added sugar, no palm oil and no maida, which gives a strong base score.
The High Protein claim costs ingredient points, because 9.18 g per 100 g is under the 11 g needed and 1.91 g per 100 kcal is under 5.5. That is what sets the [L] flag. The percentages of oil, salt and chilli paste are not declared, which also counts against the label.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 681 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4.9 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the biggest driver: 681 mg per 100 g, or 136 mg in a 20 g piece. Energy is high at 481.54 kcal per 100 g, about 96 kcal per piece.
Saturated fat is 4.88 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line. Added sugar and trans fat are both 0 g, so they play no part. The result is a 4.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (681mg per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High fibre (13.4g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: No additives
What's in Daadi's Masala Khakhra?
Whole wheat flour at 73.64% leads, followed by rice bran oil and salt. The list is short with no additives, so the points to watch are the salt and the oil.
The ingredient list, read for you
Whole wheat flour (atta) leads at 73.64%, so the khakhra is mostly wheat. Rice bran oil makes the dough rollable and crisp, and iodized salt and green chilli paste season it. The masala comes from cumin, coriander and carom seeds at 0.6% each, red chilli powder at 0.6% and turmeric at 0.2%. No additive, sweetener or preservative is listed.
Ingredients to watch
- High Protein claimConcern
9.18 g per 100 g is under the 11 g needed for the claim, and one piece has about 1.8 g. It costs ingredient points.
- SodiumWorth watching
681 mg per 100 g, 136 mg in one 20 g piece. Several pieces add up quickly.
- Fat and energyWorth watching
19.29 g fat and 481.54 kcal per 100 g, about 96 kcal per piece. Saturated fat is 4.88 g per 100 g.
- Whole wheat baseFine
Whole wheat flour is 73.64% of the list, with 13.44 g fibre per 100 g.
- No additives or added sugarFine
No additive is listed and added sugar is 0 g. Trans fat is 0 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The shares of oil, salt and green chilli paste are not declared.
Who should eat Daadi's Masala Khakhra?
An occasional snack for most adults and children. Anyone watching blood pressure should go rarely, since one piece has 136 mg sodium and pieces add up.
- Most adultsOccasionally
136 mg sodium and 96 kcal in each piece add up, and protein is only 1.8 g.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No additives or added sugar, but 681 mg sodium per 100 g is a lot for small portions.
- High blood pressureRarely
681 mg sodium per 100 g, so a few pieces give over 400 mg.
- Weight managementOccasionally
481.54 kcal per 100 g, though 13.44 g fibre helps with fullness.
Daadi's Masala Khakhra: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Daadi's Masala Khakhra?
Daadi's Masala Khakhra is a roasted whole wheat cracker flavoured with chilli and spices, sold as a crisp snack. It scores [L]CA4: the High Protein claim is hollow, nutrition is middling because protein is modest, ingredients are short and clean, and risk is fairly high because of sodium and energy. Best as an occasional crunchy snack, a piece or two with chutney. Nutrition C, ingredients A, 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 Daadi's Masala Khakhra?
Per 100 g, Daadi's Masala Khakhra has 482 kcal, 9.2 g protein, 66.6 g carbohydrate, 19.3 g fat and 4.9 g saturated fat. One serve (1 piece, 20 g) has 96 kcal and 1.8 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Daadi's Masala Khakhra?
9 ingredients, in label order: Whole Wheat Flour (Atta), Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil), Iodized Salt, Green Chilli Paste, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Carom Seeds, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder.
Does Daadi's Masala Khakhra live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "High Protein" is misleading: Protein is 9.18 g per 100 g, under the 11 g needed, and 1.91 g per 100 kcal, under 5.5. One piece has about 1.8 g. "Roasted, Not Fried" needs care: Rice bran oil is an ingredient and total fat is 19.29 g per 100 g. The share of oil is not declared, so roasted does not mean low in fat.
Who should limit Daadi's Masala Khakhra?
Most adults: occasionally. 136 mg sodium and 96 kcal in each piece add up, and protein is only 1.8 g. Children: occasionally. No additives or added sugar, but 681 mg sodium per 100 g is a lot for small portions. High blood pressure: rarely. 681 mg sodium per 100 g, so a few pieces give over 400 mg.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Daadi's Masala Khakhra have?
Per 100 g, Daadi's Masala Khakhra has 0 g added sugar, 681 mg sodium (about 1.7 g salt) and 4.9 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.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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 | CA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
