Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju
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Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju is a spiced cashew snack, made from cashews, palmolein oil and a long list of whole spices. It scores DA4: low on nutrition because it is so energy-dense, top marks for ingredients with no additives, and high on risk because of the calories and saturated fat. Best as a small handful now and then, not a bowl.
Ingredients, decoded
16 listed- Cashew Nuts
- Refined Palmolein Oil
- Red Chilli
- Black Pepper
- Cumin
- Clove
- Nutmeg
- Rock Salt
- Black Salt
- Dried Ginger Powder
- Cinnamon
- Bay Leaves
- Iodised Salt
- Dried Mango Powder
- Cardamom
- Mint Leaves & Asafoetida
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 619 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 g |
| Total fat | 48.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 363 mg |
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What to know about Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju
A clean cashew snack with a heavy calorie load
Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju is a namkeen of whole cashews coated in spices. Cashew nuts lead the list, followed by refined palmolein oil, red chilli, black pepper, cumin, clove, nutmeg, three kinds of salt, ginger, cinnamon, bay leaves, dried mango powder, cardamom, mint and asafoetida. The pack back shows cashew at 95%. It is bought as a party and tea-time snack by people who want something spicy and crunchy.
What you get is real protein and no sugar: 16.43 g protein, 3.12 g fibre and 0 g sugar per 100 g. What it costs is energy and fat: 619 kcal, 48.72 g fat and 9.26 g saturated fat per 100 g. The pack prints a 20 g serve, which works out to about 124 kcal, 3.3 g protein and 73 mg sodium.
The name promises masala cashews, and that is what is in the pack, with no additives and no preservative listed. The front calls it rich in protein, which is true per 100 g but small in a 20 g handful. CleanPlate scores it DA4.
Why Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju scores DA4
Nutrition is a D because 16.43 g protein per 100 g comes with 619 kcal. Ingredients are an A with no additives, and risk is a 4 on energy and 9.26 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 16.4 g
- Fibre
- 3.1 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 619 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 16.43 g per 100 g, mostly from the cashews, and fibre is 3.12 g. In a 20 g serve that is about 3.3 g protein and 0.6 g fibre.
The snack is so energy-dense, at 619 kcal per 100 g, that the protein credit is held at half. 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
- Cashew Nuts
- Main fat
- Refined Palmolein Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Palmolein
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is cashew nuts, refined palmolein oil and whole spices. There are no additives, no sweetener, no dye and no hydrogenated fat, so nothing costs ingredient points.
Trans fat is declared as 0 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed, so that figure is accepted. No label promise is hollow, which keeps the grade at the top.
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
- 363 mg
- Saturated fat
- 9.3 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Energy and saturated fat drive the risk number. Saturated fat is 9.26 g per 100 g, almost twice the 5 g high line, and 619 kcal per 100 g is very dense. One 20 g serve has about 1.9 g saturated fat and 124 kcal.
Sodium is 363 mg per 100 g, about 73 mg per serve, and adds a smaller share. 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 saturated fat (9.3g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju live up to its claims?
The masala cashew, no-preservatives and trans-fat-free claims hold. Rich in protein is true per 100 g at 16.43 g, but a 20 g serve gives only about 3.3 g.
- Product nameHolds
“Masala Kaju”
Cashew nuts lead the list and the spice blend follows, from red chilli and pepper to cumin, clove and cardamom. The pack back shows cashew at 95%.
- On the packHolds
“No Preservatives”
No preservative or other additive is listed. The ingredients are cashews, palmolein oil, spices and salts.
- On the packHolds
“Trans Fat Free”
Trans fat is declared as 0 g per 100 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed. The pack back prints it as under 0.1 g per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Rich in Protein”
Protein is 16.43 g per 100 g, but a 20 g serve gives about 3.3 g. The same serve carries about 124 kcal.
- Retail listingBe careful
“9.26 g saturated fat per 100 g”
The retailer page shows 9.26 g saturated fat and 0 g sugar per 100 g, the pack back shows 20.46 g and 0.5 g. The score rests on 9.26 g, the figure that fits the other fat and energy numbers.
What's in Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju?
Cashews, palmolein oil and whole spices make up the list, with no additives. The calories and saturated fat from the nuts and oil are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Cashew nuts come first, then refined palmolein oil, so the snack is nuts and oil with a spice coating. The spices are red chilli, black pepper, cumin, clove, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, bay leaves, mango powder, cardamom, mint and asafoetida, and three salts (rock, black and iodised) bring the savoury edge.
The pack back shows cashew at 95% and describes the oil as a blend of palmolein, cotton seed, corn, sunflower and rice bran. The retailer page lists refined palmolein oil, which is what the score follows.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy densityConcern
619 kcal per 100 g, about 124 kcal in a 20 g serve. Nuts and oil make it easy to eat a lot of calories in a few handfuls.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
9.26 g per 100 g, almost twice the 5 g high line. A 20 g serve has about 1.9 g.
- SodiumWorth watching
363 mg per 100 g, about 73 mg per 20 g serve, from three kinds of salt.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Cashews, palmolein oil, spices and salt, with no preservative, dye, sweetener or hydrogenated fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju?
An occasional snack for most adults. Children and anyone watching blood pressure should keep to a small serve, and weight management calls for rare, measured handfuls.
- Most adultsOccasionally
A 20 g serve is about 124 kcal and 1.9 g saturated fat, and it is easy to eat more.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No dye or sweetener, but 9.26 g saturated fat per 100 g and a spicy coating.
- High blood pressureOccasionally
363 mg sodium per 100 g is moderate, about 73 mg per serve, but larger handfuls add up.
- Weight managementRarely
619 kcal per 100 g means a few handfuls become a meal's worth of calories.
Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju?
Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju is a spiced cashew snack, made from cashews, palmolein oil and a long list of whole spices. It scores DA4: low on nutrition because it is so energy-dense, top marks for ingredients with no additives, and high on risk because of the calories and saturated fat. Best as a small handful now and then, not a bowl. Nutrition D, 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 Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju?
Per 100 g, Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju has 619 kcal, 16.4 g protein, 28.6 g carbohydrate, 48.7 g fat and 9.3 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g, about one small handful) has 124 kcal and 3.3 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju?
16 ingredients, in label order: Cashew Nuts, Refined Palmolein Oil, Red Chilli, Black Pepper, Cumin, Clove, Nutmeg, Rock Salt, Black Salt, Dried Ginger Powder, Cinnamon, Bay Leaves, Iodised Salt, Dried Mango Powder, Cardamom, Mint Leaves & Asafoetida. Flagged: Palmolein (low concern).
Does Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "Rich in Protein" needs care: Protein is 16.43 g per 100 g, but a 20 g serve gives about 3.3 g. The same serve carries about 124 kcal. "9.26 g saturated fat per 100 g" needs care: The retailer page shows 9.26 g saturated fat and 0 g sugar per 100 g, the pack back shows 20.46 g and 0.5 g. The score rests on 9.26 g, the figure that fits the other fat and energy numbers.
Who should limit Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju?
Most adults: occasionally. A 20 g serve is about 124 kcal and 1.9 g saturated fat, and it is easy to eat more. Children: occasionally. No dye or sweetener, but 9.26 g saturated fat per 100 g and a spicy coating. High blood pressure: occasionally. 363 mg sodium per 100 g is moderate, about 73 mg per serve, but larger handfuls add up.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju have?
Per 100 g, Haldiram's Nagpur Masala Kaju has 0 g added sugar, 363 mg sodium (about 0.9 g salt) and 9.3 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 saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
