Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala
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A realistic serve of Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala (20 g, half of a 40 g pack) has 86 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat, 0 g sugar and 231 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 431 kcal, 9.6 g protein, 75.2 g carbohydrate, 10.2 g fat, 9.1 g saturated fat, 0 g sugar, 6.3 g fibre and 1153 mg sodium.
Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs Majestic Masala is a roasted snack made mostly from jowar flour, with rice grits, rice bran oil and masala spices. It scores BA4: decent on nutrition from protein, fibre and iron, strong on ingredients because the list is short, and high on risk because of the salt and saturated fat. Best as an occasional snack, ideally shared.
Ingredients, decoded
14 listed- Jowar flour
- Rice Grits
- Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil)
- Spices & Condiments
- Red Chili Powder
- Mango Powder
- Coriander Powder
- Tomato Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Acidity Regulators
- INS 330
- INS 296
- Flavour Enhancers
- INS 627
- INS 631
- Anti Caking Agent (INS551)
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala:
| Energy | 431.1 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75.2 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.3 g |
| Total fat | 10.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1152.6 mg |
| Iron | 6.6 mg |
| Calcium | 32.1 mg |
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Why Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala scores BA4
Nutrition is a B on 9.6 g protein, 6.3 g fibre and 6.6 mg iron per 100 g. Ingredients are an A on a short list led by jowar flour, and risk is a 4 because of 1152.6 mg sodium per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 9.6 g
- Fibre
- 6.3 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Iron, Calcium
- Energy
- 431 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 9.6 g per 100 g and fibre is 6.3 g, with the protein coming mainly from jowar flour. In one 20 g serve that is 1.9 g protein and 1.3 g fibre.
Iron is declared at 6.6 mg per 100 g and calcium at 32.1 mg, and the iron adds the most to the grade. Sugar is 0 g, so it takes nothing away.
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
- Jowar flour
- Main fat
- Edible Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and led by jowar flour at 80%, then rice grits and rice bran oil. No hydrogenated fat is listed, no sweetener and no dye, and the claims on the front match the panel.
Silicon dioxide (551) and the flavour enhancers (627, 631) cost ingredient points. The acidity regulators, citric acid (330) and malic acid (296), cost none.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Total sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 1152.6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 9.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the biggest driver: 1152.6 mg per 100 g, and about 231 mg in one 20 g serve. Saturated fat is next at 9.1 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, with 1.8 g per serve.
Energy adds a smaller share at 431.1 kcal per 100 g. Added sugar and trans fat are both 0 g, so they play 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 sodium (1152.6mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (9.1g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High fibre (6.3g)
Does Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala live up to its claims?
The sugar, protein, fibre and trans fat claims hold on the panel. The fat comparison and the guilt-free line are framed more kindly than the sodium figure supports.
- Product nameHolds
“Roasted Jowar Puffs”
Jowar flour is the first ingredient at 80%, with rice grits second.
- On the packHolds
“High in Dietary Fibre”
Fibre is 6.3 g per 100 g, which is 1.3 g in a 20 g serve.
- On the packBe careful
“Source of Protein”
Protein is 9.6 g per 100 g, 1.9 g per serve. The retailer page says High Protein, the pack says Source of Protein, and the pack wording fits the numbers better.
- On the packBe careful
“70% less fat than fried puffs”
The pack does not say which fried puff it compares with. The puffs still have 10.2 g fat per 100 g, and 9.1 g of it is saturated.
- On the packBe careful
“Your guilt-free binge partner!”
Sodium is 1152.6 mg per 100 g, so a whole 40 g pack has about 461 mg. It suits sharing better than bingeing.
What's in Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala?
Jowar flour at 80% leads, followed by rice grits and rice bran oil. Watch the salt, the saturated fat and the flavour enhancers.
14 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research. 5 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Jowar flour (80%) leads, with rice grits next, so the puffs are a millet and rice base. Rice bran oil carries the flavour, and the masala is red chilli, mango, coriander, tomato and onion powders. Salt follows.
The last three entries are additives: citric and malic acid for tang, flavour enhancers 627 and 631 for savouriness, and silicon dioxide to keep the seasoning free-flowing.
Not in our additive research yet: INS 330; INS 296; INS 627; INS 631; Anti Caking Agent (INS551).
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
1152.6 mg per 100 g, about 231 mg in a 20 g serve and 461 mg in the whole pack. It is the largest part of the risk grade.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
9.1 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, and most of the 10.2 g total fat. One serve has 1.8 g.
- Flavour enhancers and anti-caking agentWorth watching
Flavour enhancers 627 and 631 and silicon dioxide (551) each cost ingredient points.
- Jowar base, fibre and ironFine
Jowar flour is 80% of the list, with 6.3 g fibre and 6.6 mg iron per 100 g.
- Sugar and trans fatFine
Both are 0 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
What to know about Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala
Jowar-led puffs with a salty masala coat
A 40 g pack of roasted puffs made from jowar flour (80%) and rice grits, with rice bran oil, a masala mix of red chilli, mango, coriander, tomato and onion powders, salt, two acidity regulators, two flavour enhancers and an anti-caking agent. It is bought as a lighter-feeling crunchy snack by people who want a millet-based option.
Per 100 g the puffs have 431.1 kcal, 9.6 g protein, 6.3 g fibre and 0 g sugar, with 6.6 mg iron. The cost is on the salt and fat side: 1152.6 mg sodium and 9.1 g saturated fat per 100 g. The pack lists two 20 g servings, so each serve gives 86 kcal and about 231 mg sodium.
The front says roasted, never fried, low sugar and a source of protein, and the panel backs the sugar and protein wording. The back calls it a guilt-free binge partner, which sits awkwardly beside the sodium figure. CleanPlate scores it BA4.
Who should eat Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala?
An occasional snack for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone watching blood pressure, since one serve has about 231 mg sodium.
- Most adultsOccasionally
High sodium at 1152.6 mg per 100 g, and a whole pack has about 461 mg.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No sugar, but a small pack carries a lot of salt.
- High blood pressureRarely
One 20 g serve already has about 231 mg sodium.
- Weight managementOccasionally
86 kcal per serve is modest, but the pack is easy to finish.
Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala: common questions
Is Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala healthy?
Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala is high in salt, 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 Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala?
Per 100 g, Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala has 431 kcal, 9.6 g protein, 75.2 g carbohydrate, 10.2 g fat and 9.1 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g, half of a 40 g pack) has 86 kcal and 1.9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala?
14 ingredients, in label order: Jowar flour, Rice Grits, Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran Oil), Spices & Condiments (Red Chili Powder, Mango Powder, Coriander Powder, Tomato Powder, Onion Powder), Salt, Acidity Regulators (INS330, INS296), Flavour Enhancers (INS627, INS631), Anti Caking Agent (INS551).
Does Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Source of Protein" needs care: Protein is 9.6 g per 100 g, 1.9 g per serve. The retailer page says High Protein, the pack says Source of Protein, and the pack wording fits the numbers better. "70% less fat than fried puffs" needs care: The pack does not say which fried puff it compares with. The puffs still have 10.2 g fat per 100 g, and 9.1 g of it is saturated.
Who should limit Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala?
Most adults: occasionally. High sodium at 1152.6 mg per 100 g, and a whole pack has about 461 mg. Children: occasionally. No sugar, but a small pack carries a lot of salt. High blood pressure: rarely. One 20 g serve already has about 231 mg sodium.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala have?
Per 100 g, Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala has 0 g sugar, 1153 mg sodium (about 2.9 g salt) and 9.1 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 and saturated fat.
What does the BA4 score mean for Heka Bites Roasted Jowar Puffs - Majestic Masala?
The first letter (B) 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 9.6 g per 100 g and fibre is 6.3 g, with the protein coming mainly from jowar flour. In one 20 g serve that is 1.9 g protein and 1.3 g fibre. Ingredients: The list is short and led by jowar flour at 80%, then rice grits and rice bran oil. No hydrogenated fat is listed, no sweetener and no dye, and the claims on the front match the panel. Load risk: Sodium is the biggest driver: 1152.6 mg per 100 g, and about 231 mg in one 20 g serve. Saturated fat is next at 9.1 g per 100 g, above the 5 g high line, with 1.8 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)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | BA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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