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Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini

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A realistic serve of Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini (20 g serve, as printed) has 106 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 10.4 g carbohydrate, 6.2 g fat, 7.5 g added sugar and 1 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 530 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate, 31 g fat, 15 g saturated fat, 37.7 g added sugar and 7 mg sodium.

Summary

Nandini Fresh Kaju Katli is a cashew-based Indian sweet made with sugar and ghee milk solids. It scores EA4: nutrition is lowest because the energy is dense and no vitamins or minerals are declared, ingredients are short and simple with one preservative that costs nothing, and risk is high on added sugar and saturated fat. Best kept for the occasional piece at a celebration.

Full summary

Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini

Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini scores EA4 on CleanPlate: nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 4.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 10.8 g per 100 g, 8% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 11 g per 100 g, 8% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 41 g per 100 g, 31% of the calories, of which 37.7 g is added.
  • Fat: 31 g per 100 g, 53% of the calories, of which 15 g is saturated.
Added sugar37.7 g
Saturated fat15 g
Sodium6.8 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High added sugar (37.7g per 100g); High saturated fat (15g)
In its favour
Low sodium
On the pack
3 claims checked: 1 holds, 2 need care

Last reviewed October 31, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

4 listed
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Nandini Fresh Kaju Katli pack, front view

8 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 41 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini:

High sugarHigh saturated fatHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
ENutrition densityAIngredient integrity4Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy530 kcal
Protein10.8 g
Carbohydrates52 g
Total sugars41 g
Added sugars37.7 g
Total fat31 g
Saturated fat15 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol17 mg
Sodium6.8 mg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini scores EA4

Nutrition is an E because the sweet is energy-dense at 530 kcal per 100 g. Ingredients are an A on a short list led by cashew, and risk is a 4 on 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
10.8 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
530 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why E

Protein is 10.8 g per 100 g, mostly from the cashew, but energy of 530 kcal and 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g leave the nutrition grade at the bottom. No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to it.

In one 20 g serve that is 106 kcal and 2.2 g protein.

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.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Cashew Nuts
Main fat
Milk Solids
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
1
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is only four items: cashew nuts (57%), sugar, milk solids (ghee) and a preservative. There is no hydrogenated fat, no colour and no flavouring, so the ingredient grade is high.

The preservative, potassium sorbate (INS 202), costs no ingredient points. Sugar and milk solids have no percentages declared, which is a small gap but no label promise is hollow.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
37.7 g
Sodium
6.8 mg
Saturated fat
15 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 4

Added sugar is the biggest driver: 37.7 g per 100 g, or 7.5 g in one 20 g serve. Saturated fat is 15 g per 100 g, three times the 5 g high line, and 3 g per serve.

Energy adds to it at 530 kcal per 100 g. Sodium is only 6.8 mg per 100 g and trans fat is 0 g, so neither plays a 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 added sugar (37.7g per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (15g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Low sodium

Does Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini live up to its claims?

The kaju katli name holds, since cashew is 57% and leads the list. The dry-fruit framing is true but sits beside 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g, and the retailer page differs on the preservative.

  • Product name

    “Kaju Katli”

    Holds

    Cashew nuts are the first ingredient at 57%, so the cashew base is real.

  • On the pack

    “Dry Fruit n Nuts Based Sweets”

    Be careful

    The base is cashew, but sugar is the next ingredient and added sugar is 37.7 g per 100 g, more than a third of the weight.

  • Retail listing

    “Cashew Nuts 56%, no preservative”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows cashew nuts at 56% and no preservative, the pack shows cashew nuts at 57% and preservative INS 202.

What's in Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini?

Cashew nuts, sugar, ghee milk solids and one preservative. The added sugar and the saturated fat are what to watch, and the short list is what to like.

How we rate additives →

4 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 no concern.

The ingredient list, read for you

Cashew nuts lead at 57%, followed by sugar and milk solids (ghee), which bind the sweet and give its richness. Sugar and milk solids have no percentages declared. The preservative INS 202 is potassium sorbate, added to keep the sweet fresh.

What the additives do

Potassium Sorbate (no concern): stops mould and yeast. A widely used preservative against mould and yeast. Low toxicity. More on Potassium Sorbate.

Ingredients to watch

  • Added sugarConcern

    37.7 g per 100 g, so 7.5 g in one 20 g serve. It is the largest part of the risk grade.

  • Saturated fatConcern

    15 g per 100 g, three times the 5 g high line, and 3 g in one serve.

  • Energy densityWorth watching

    530 kcal per 100 g, 106 kcal per serve, so small pieces add up fast.

  • Preservative INS 202Worth watching

    Potassium sorbate is a preservative, worth knowing about, but it costs no ingredient points.

  • Cashew baseFine

    Cashew nuts are 57% of the sweet and give 10.8 g protein per 100 g, 2.2 g per serve.

What it doesn’t have

  • No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
  • No percentages are given for the sugar or the milk solids.

What to know about Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini

A cashew sweet that is over a third added sugar

Fresh Kaju Katli from Nandini is a 200 g pack of the classic cashew fudge. It is built from cashew nuts (57%), sugar, milk solids (ghee) and the preservative INS 202. It is bought as a festival or gifting sweet and as a small treat after a meal.

Per 100 g it has 530 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 31 g fat and 37.7 g added sugar. The pack prints a 20 g serve, ten to a pack, and one serve gives 106 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 7.5 g added sugar and 3 g saturated fat. Sodium is very low, at 6.8 mg per 100 g.

The name promises kaju katli, and cashew does lead the list at 57%, so the sweet is what it says. Sugar comes second, and the dry-fruit framing on the back sits beside more than a third of the weight in added sugar. CleanPlate scores it EA4.

Who should eat Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini?

An occasional treat for most adults, and rarely for anyone managing blood sugar or weight. One 20 g serve already has 7.5 g added sugar.

  • Most adultsOccasionally

    One 20 g serve has 7.5 g added sugar and 3 g saturated fat.

  • ChildrenOccasionally

    37.7 g added sugar per 100 g makes a small piece sweet and rich.

  • Diabetes or prediabetesRarely

    7.5 g added sugar in 20 g, and 41 g total sugar per 100 g.

  • Weight managementRarely

    106 kcal per 20 g serve, 530 kcal per 100 g.

Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini: common questions

Is Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini healthy?

Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini is high in sugar, saturated fat and calories, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.

How many calories and how much protein are in Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini?

Per 100 g, Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini has 530 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate, 31 g fat and 15 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g serve, as printed) has 106 kcal and 2.2 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini?

4 ingredients, in label order: Cashew Nuts, Sugar, Milk Solids (Ghee), Preservative INS 202.

Does Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini live up to its claims?

3 claims checked: 1 holds, 2 need care. "Dry Fruit n Nuts Based Sweets" needs care: The base is cashew, but sugar is the next ingredient and added sugar is 37.7 g per 100 g, more than a third of the weight. "Cashew Nuts 56%, no preservative" needs care: The retailer page shows cashew nuts at 56% and no preservative, the pack shows cashew nuts at 57% and preservative INS 202.

Who should limit Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini?

Most adults: occasionally. One 20 g serve has 7.5 g added sugar and 3 g saturated fat. Children: occasionally. 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g makes a small piece sweet and rich. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 7.5 g added sugar in 20 g, and 41 g total sugar per 100 g.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini have?

Per 100 g, Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini has 37.7 g added sugar, 7 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 15 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 EA4 score mean for Fresh Kaju Katli - Nandini?

The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (4) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 10.8 g per 100 g, mostly from the cashew, but energy of 530 kcal and 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g leave the nutrition grade at the bottom. No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to it. Ingredients: The list is only four items: cashew nuts (57%), sugar, milk solids (ghee) and a preservative. There is no hydrogenated fat, no colour and no flavouring, so the ingredient grade is high. Load risk: Added sugar is the biggest driver: 37.7 g per 100 g, or 7.5 g in one 20 g serve. Saturated fat is 15 g per 100 g, three times the 5 g high line, and 3 g per serve.

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)
DateScoreMethodWhy
31 October 2026EA4v5.0First scored

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