Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana
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A realistic serve of Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana (2/5 cup, 30 g) has 147 kcal, 5.4 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 240 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 490 kcal, 18 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar and 800 mg sodium.
Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori is a roasted chickpea snack in a tandoori spice blend, sold as a lighter alternative to fried namkeen. It scores CA4: middling on nutrition, strong on ingredients because chickpeas lead the list, and high on risk because of the salt and oil. Best kept to a small handful now and then.
Ingredients, decoded
21 listed- Chickpeas (Chana 80%)
- Refined Cottonseed Oil
- Chili
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Garlic
- Onion
- Ginger
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Turmeric
- Iodized Salt
- Sugar
- Maltodextrin
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya)
- Acidity Regulator
- INS 330
- INS 296
- Yeast extract Powder
- Anti-Caking Agent (INS 551)
- Flavour Enhancer
- INS 627
- INS 631
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana:
| Energy | 490 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Total sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 7 mg |
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Why Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana scores CA4
Nutrition is a C on 18 g protein and 7 mg iron per 100 g. Ingredients are an A with chickpeas at 80%. Risk is a 4, driven mostly by 800 mg sodium per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Iron
- Energy
- 490 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 18 g per 100 g, about 5 g in a 30 g serve, and the chickpeas are the largest source of it. The grade holds at middle level rather than higher because protein is moderate for the calories in a snack that is 490 kcal per 100 g.
Iron is declared at 7 mg per 100 g, about 2 mg a serve, and that earns a small bonus. No other vitamins or minerals are declared.
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
- Chickpeas
- Main fat
- Refined Cottonseed Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar, Maltodextrin
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- Maltodextrin
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
Chickpeas at 80% lead the list, followed by cottonseed oil and a long run of whole spices. The base is simple and the grade is strong because of it.
Two additives cost ingredient points: silicon dioxide (INS 551), an anti-caking agent, and the flavour enhancers INS 627 and 631. The acidity regulators (INS 330 and 296) cost nothing. Maltodextrin, yeast extract and hydrolysed soya protein add to the seasoning but do not cost points in this grade.
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
- 800 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the main driver: 800 mg per 100 g, 240 mg in a 30 g serve. Energy at 490 kcal per 100 g is the second largest part.
Saturated fat is 4 g per 100 g, under the 5 g high line, and trans fat is 0 g. Sugar is 3 g per 100 g and plays a small 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 (800mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (18g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana live up to its claims?
The roasted chickpeas, protein and iron claims hold, with 18 g protein and 7 mg iron per 100 g. Non-fried and natural spices are true but framed, since oil and flavour enhancers are in it too.
- On the packHolds
“Roasted Chickpeas”
Chickpeas are the first ingredient at 80% of the snack.
- On the packBe careful
“NON FRIED”
The chickpeas are roasted, but refined cottonseed oil is the second ingredient and the snack has 20 g fat per 100 g, 6 g per 30 g serve.
- On the packHolds
“5 Grams of Protein per Serving”
18 g protein per 100 g gives 5.4 g in a 30 g serve.
- On the packHolds
“& 2 mg Iron”
The panel shows 7 mg iron per 100 g, about 2 mg in a 30 g serve.
- On the packBe careful
“Seasoned with natural spices”
Real spices are in the list, but so are maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavour enhancers INS 627 and 631, and a nature-identical smoke flavouring.
What's in Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana?
Chickpeas lead at 80%, followed by cottonseed oil and whole spices. The flavour enhancers, silicon dioxide and maltodextrin are the additives to watch.
21 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern. 5 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Chickpeas (80%) come first, then refined cottonseed oil, which coats them. Chilli, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, ginger, clove, cinnamon and turmeric make up the tandoori seasoning, followed by iodised salt and sugar.
The savoury punch is topped up with maltodextrin, hydrolysed soya protein, yeast extract and the flavour enhancers INS 627 and 631. Acidity regulators INS 330 and 296 add tang, and INS 551 keeps the powder free-flowing. The pack also notes a natural chilli flavour and a nature-identical smoke flavouring, and it contains soya.
The label numbers, read for you
Per 100 g the panel shows 490 kcal, 18 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat and 4 g saturated fat. Sodium is 800 mg, about 2 g of salt, which is the number that holds the risk grade at 4. In a 30 g serve that is 150 kcal, 5 g protein and 240 mg sodium.
Sugar is 3 g per 100 g, about 1 g a serve; the panel declares no added sugar, though sugar is in the ingredient list. Iron is 7 mg per 100 g. Fibre is not declared.
What the additives do
Maltodextrin (low concern): filler and thickener. A highly processed carbohydrate from starch, used as a filler and thickener. It raises blood sugar quickly. More on Maltodextrin.
Not in our additive research yet: INS 330; INS 296; Anti-Caking Agent (INS 551); INS 627; INS 631.
Ingredients to watch
- Silicon dioxide (INS 551)Worth watching
Anti-caking agent that keeps the spice coating loose and free-flowing. It costs ingredient points.
- Flavour enhancer (INS 627, INS 631)Worth watching
Boosts the savoury, umami taste of the seasoning so less spice and salt is needed for the same punch. It costs ingredient points.
- MaltodextrinFine
Starch-derived carrier that helps the seasoning stick to the chickpeas and rounds out the flavour.
What it doesn’t have
- Fibre is not declared on the panel, though chickpeas are the base.
- No vitamins are declared apart from iron.
What to know about Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana
Roasted chickpeas, with 800 mg sodium per 100 g
A 140 g pack of roasted chickpeas (chana, 80%) coated in refined cottonseed oil and a tandoori-style spice mix of chilli, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, ginger, clove, cinnamon and turmeric. It is bought as a crunchy, non-fried snack by people who want something more filling than chips or fried namkeen.
A 30 g serve, which the pack gives as about two-fifths of a cup, has 150 kcal, 5 g protein, 6 g fat and 2 mg iron. The cost is salt and oil: sodium is 800 mg per 100 g, or 240 mg per serve, and fat is 20 g per 100 g.
The front promises roasted chickpeas, non-fried cooking, 5 g protein and 2 mg iron per serve, and the panel backs all four. The seasoning is not only spices, though: maltodextrin, yeast extract, two flavour enhancers and a nature-identical smoke flavouring are in the list too. CleanPlate scores it CA4.
Who should eat Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana?
An occasional snack for most adults and children. Anyone watching blood pressure should rarely have it, since a 30 g serve has 240 mg sodium.
- Most adultsOccasionally
240 mg sodium and 150 kcal in a 30 g serve.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Flavour enhancers and 240 mg sodium in a small serve.
- High blood pressureRarely
800 mg sodium per 100 g, and a full pack has about 1,120 mg.
- Weight managementOccasionally
490 kcal per 100 g, though 5 g protein a serve is filling.
Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana: common questions
Is Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana healthy?
Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana is high in salt 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 Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana?
Per 100 g, Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana has 490 kcal, 18 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat and 4 g saturated fat. One serve (2/5 cup, 30 g) has 147 kcal and 5.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana?
21 ingredients, in label order: Chickpeas (Chana 80%), Refined Cottonseed Oil, Chili, Cumin, Coriander, Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya), Acidity Regulator (INS 330, INS 296), Yeast extract Powder, Anti-Caking Agent (INS 551), Flavour Enhancer (INS 627, INS 631). Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).
Does Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "NON FRIED" needs care: The chickpeas are roasted, but refined cottonseed oil is the second ingredient and the snack has 20 g fat per 100 g, 6 g per 30 g serve. "Seasoned with natural spices" needs care: Real spices are in the list, but so are maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavour enhancers INS 627 and 631, and a nature-identical smoke flavouring.
Who should limit Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana?
Most adults: occasionally. 240 mg sodium and 150 kcal in a 30 g serve. Children: occasionally. Flavour enhancers and 240 mg sodium in a small serve. High blood pressure: rarely. 800 mg sodium per 100 g, and a full pack has about 1,120 mg.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana have?
Per 100 g, Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana has 0 g added sugar, 800 mg sodium (about 2 g salt) and 4 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.
What does the CA4 score mean for Jabsons Roasted Chana Tandoori / Bhuna Chana?
The first letter (C) 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 18 g per 100 g, about 5 g in a 30 g serve, and the chickpeas are the largest source of it. The grade holds at middle level rather than higher because protein is moderate for the calories in a snack that is 490 kcal per 100 g. Ingredients: Chickpeas at 80% lead the list, followed by cottonseed oil and a long run of whole spices. The base is simple and the grade is strong because of it. Load risk: Sodium is the main driver: 800 mg per 100 g, 240 mg in a 30 g serve. Energy at 490 kcal per 100 g is the second largest part.
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 | CA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
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