Ghee Besan Laddu
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A realistic serve of Ghee Besan Laddu (1 piece, 34 g) has 180 kcal, 3.7 g protein, 22.4 g carbohydrate, 8.4 g fat, 12.8 g added sugar and 11 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 528 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 65.8 g carbohydrate, 24.6 g fat, 13.7 g saturated fat, 37.7 g added sugar and 33 mg sodium.
Anand Ghee Besan Laddu is a traditional chickpea-flour sweet, roasted in ghee and mixed with sugar, cashew and almond. It scores EB5: nutrition is the lowest grade because little beyond protein earns credit, ingredients are short and free of additives, and risk is the highest because of the sugar and saturated fat. A festive sweet to share, not an everyday snack.
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Bengal Gram Flour
- Sugar
- Ghee
- Cashew nuts
- Almond
- Cardamom
8½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 42 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Ghee Besan Laddu:
| Energy | 528 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.8 g |
| Total sugars | 42 g |
| Added sugars | 37.7 g |
| Total fat | 24.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 51 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg |
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Why Ghee Besan Laddu scores EB5
Nutrition is an E because the panel gives little beyond 10.8 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are a B for a short, additive-free list. Risk is a 5 on 37.7 g added sugar and 13.7 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 10.8 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 528 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 10.8 g per 100 g, mostly from the Bengal gram flour, and about 3.7 g in one 34 g piece. That is not enough to lift the grade, which sits at the bottom.
No fibre or vitamins are declared on the panel, so nothing else adds credit, while energy is dense at 528 kcal per 100 g.
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
- Ghee
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is six plain ingredients: Bengal gram flour, sugar, ghee, cashew nuts, almond and cardamom. No additive is listed, and no ingredient costs ingredient points.
Only the flour has a declared share (45%). The pack's claims match the list, so there is no label-integrity penalty.
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
- 37.7 g
- Sodium
- 33 mg
- Saturated fat
- 13.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0.5 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Added sugar is the largest driver: 37.7 g per 100 g, so 12.8 g in one piece. Saturated fat is next at 13.7 g per 100 g, from the ghee, against a 5 g high line.
Energy (528 kcal per 100 g) and declared trans fat (0.5 g per 100 g) add to the number. Sodium is small at 33 mg per 100 g. Together these put the risk grade at 5.
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 (13.7g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (0.5g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Ghee Besan Laddu live up to its claims?
The no-preservatives claim holds, and the besan and ghee description matches the list. Almond is real but has no declared share. The pack's two %RDA tables differ.
- Retail listingPartly true
“Ghee Besan Laddu with roasted Almonds”
Almond is in the ingredient list, but it has no declared share, and Bengal gram flour at 45% is the only ingredient with a percentage.
- On the packHolds
“No Preservatives: Free from additives”
The six listed ingredients are flour, sugar, ghee, two nuts and cardamom. No preservative or other additive appears.
- On the packHolds
“Roasted in house-made clarified butter”
Ghee is listed as an ingredient after the flour and sugar, and adds 13.7 g saturated fat per 100 g to the laddu.
- On the packBe careful
“%RDA table on the back”
The pack prints two %RDA tables that differ, such as 31.7% and 25.6% of the RDA for added sugar. The per 100 g values are the same on both.
What's in Ghee Besan Laddu?
Besan, sugar and ghee lead a six-item list with no additives. The things to watch are the sugar and saturated fat, not any additive.
6 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Bengal gram flour (besan) leads at 45%, then sugar and ghee. The flour is the base, the sugar sweetens it and the ghee roasts and binds it. Cashew nuts, almond and cardamom come last, so they are small amounts with no percentages given.
The label numbers, read for you
Added sugar is the number that decides the score: 37.7 g per 100 g, or 12.8 g in one 34 g piece. Saturated fat is 13.7 g per 100 g, about 4.7 g a piece, and a piece has about 180 kcal.
Protein is 10.8 g per 100 g, about 3.7 g a piece. Trans fat is declared at 0.5 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed. Sodium is low at 33 mg per 100 g. No fibre or vitamins are declared.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre or vitamins and minerals are declared on the panel.
- Only the flour has a declared percentage, so the share of ghee, nuts and sugar is unknown.
What to know about Ghee Besan Laddu
A ghee besan laddu that is 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g
Anand Ghee Besan Laddu is a hand-rolled sweet of Bengal gram flour (45%), sugar, ghee, cashew nuts, almond and cardamom. It is sold in a 200 g box of six 34 g pieces, for festivals, gifting and sharing.
A single piece gives about 180 kcal, 3.7 g protein, 12.8 g added sugar and 4.7 g saturated fat. Per 100 g that is 528 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 37.7 g added sugar and 13.7 g saturated fat. Sodium is low at 33 mg per 100 g.
The pack promises a traditional sweet with no preservatives, and the ingredient list backs that up: six plain ingredients and no additives. What it does not hide is the sugar and ghee that make it rich. CleanPlate scores it EB5.
Who should eat Ghee Besan Laddu?
Rarely for most adults, because one piece has 12.8 g added sugar. Children and weight management also rarely, and anyone with diabetes should check with a doctor.
- Most adultsRarely
One piece has 12.8 g added sugar and 4.7 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenRarely
A 34 g piece carries about 180 kcal and 12.8 g added sugar.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
37.7 g added sugar per 100 g, 12.8 g in one piece.
- Weight managementRarely
528 kcal per 100 g, about 180 kcal in a single piece.
Ghee Besan Laddu: common questions
Is Ghee Besan Laddu healthy?
Ghee Besan Laddu 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 Ghee Besan Laddu?
Per 100 g, Ghee Besan Laddu has 528 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 65.8 g carbohydrate, 24.6 g fat and 13.7 g saturated fat. One serve (1 piece, 34 g) has 180 kcal and 3.7 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Ghee Besan Laddu?
6 ingredients, in label order: Bengal Gram Flour, Sugar, Ghee, Cashew nuts, Almond, Cardamom.
Does Ghee Besan Laddu live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 is partly true, 1 needs care. "Ghee Besan Laddu with roasted Almonds" is partly true: Almond is in the ingredient list, but it has no declared share, and Bengal gram flour at 45% is the only ingredient with a percentage. "%RDA table on the back" needs care: The pack prints two %RDA tables that differ, such as 31.7% and 25.6% of the RDA for added sugar. The per 100 g values are the same on both.
Who should limit Ghee Besan Laddu?
Most adults: rarely. One piece has 12.8 g added sugar and 4.7 g saturated fat. Children: rarely. A 34 g piece carries about 180 kcal and 12.8 g added sugar. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 37.7 g added sugar per 100 g, 12.8 g in one piece.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Ghee Besan Laddu have?
Per 100 g, Ghee Besan Laddu has 37.7 g added sugar, 33 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 13.7 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 Ghee Besan Laddu?
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 10.8 g per 100 g, mostly from the Bengal gram flour, and about 3.7 g in one 34 g piece. That is not enough to lift the grade, which sits at the bottom. Ingredients: The list is six plain ingredients: Bengal gram flour, sugar, ghee, cashew nuts, almond and cardamom. No additive is listed, and no ingredient costs ingredient points. Load risk: Added sugar is the largest driver: 37.7 g per 100 g, so 12.8 g in one piece. Saturated fat is next at 13.7 g per 100 g, from the ghee, against a 5 g high line.
Last reviewed November 4, 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 4 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | EB5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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