Haldiram'sIndian Sweets#8 of 10 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Haldiram's Kaju Katli

Haldiram's Kaju Katli pack, front view

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (45.5g per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Potassium Sorbate

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9.9g)
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

5 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High sugarHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients4Risk
Energy439 kcal
Protein9.9 g
Carbohydrates65.8 g
Total sugars48.8 g
Added sugars45.5 g
Total fat15.2 g
Saturated fat2.8 g
Sodium10.3 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Cashew sweet: 53% cashew, 45 g added sugar

Haldiram's Kaju Katli is a cashew sweet of cashew (53%) and sugar, with edible silver leaf, rose water and a preservative (INS 202). The pack is 200 g and the panel is printed per 100 g with an 11 g serve.

CleanPlate scores it EB4. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g; its 9.93 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by cashewnut and sugar), and almost no additives. The 4 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (45.5 g per 100 g) and calories (439 kcal per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Kaju Katli”

    Holds

    Cashew is the largest ingredient at 53%.

  • On the pack

    “Kaju based sweet (Proprietary Food)”

    Holds

    The sweet is built on cashew (53%) and sugar.

How EB4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
9.9 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
439 kcal

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.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Cashewnut
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
1
Flagged
Potassium Sorbate

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
45.5 g
Sodium
10.3 mg
Saturated fat
2.8 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Cashewnut (53%), sugar, silver leaves, rose water and preservatives (INS 202); the pack also states that it contains natural flavouring substance (rose water).

Per 100 g: 439 kcal, 15.2 g fat of which 2.81 g saturated, 48.8 g sugar of which 45.5 g added, 9.93 g protein, 10.3 mg sodium. Energy matches the Atwater sum (439 kcal). Trans fat is printed as '<0.01 g' and not recorded; no fibre is printed. Net 200 g comes from the listing because the net-weight area on the pack photo is blank. The edible silver leaf is left out of the scoring.

Ingredients to watch

  • Added sugarConcern

    45.5 g per 100 g, about twice the 22.5 g high line, and about 5 g in an 11 g serve.

  • CaloriesWorth watching

    439 kcal per 100 g, about 48 kcal in an 11 g serve.

  • ProteinWorth watching

    9.93 g per 100 g from the cashews, but under the per-calorie line, so no credit.

  • Cashew contentFine

    Cashew is 53% of the sweet.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Kaju katli is a nut snack"

It is 53% cashew but also 45.5 g of added sugar per 100 g.

Myth: "One small piece is harmless"

An 11 g serve is about 48 kcal and 5 g of sugar, and pieces add up quickly.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Count the pieces

An 11 g serve is about 48 kcal, so two pieces is under 100 kcal.

Choose plain cashews between festivals

Dry roasted cashews give the nut without the sugar.

Common questions

Is Haldiram's Kaju Katli healthy?

Haldiram's Kaju Katli scores EB4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High added sugar (45.5g per 100g); Contains Potassium Sorbate. On the plus side: Source of protein (9.9g); Low sodium.

What does the EB4 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in Haldiram's Kaju Katli should I watch?

Preservatives (INS 202) (Potassium Sorbate).

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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