Kaju Katli
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A realistic serve of Kaju Katli (1 piece, 12 g) has 59 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 7.7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat, 5.8 g added sugar and 1 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 490 kcal, 10 g protein, 64 g carbohydrate, 25 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 48 g added sugar and 5 mg sodium.
GRB Kaju Katli is a cashew and sugar sweet bound with ghee and finished with silver leaf, sold for festivals and gifting. It scores EB4: nutrition is low because sugar and fat carry the calories, ingredients are sound with a short list and a few additives, and risk is high on added sugar. Best as a single piece on special occasions.
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- Cashew Nut
- Sugar
- Ghee
- Silver Leaf
- Preservative (INS 202)
- Soy Lecithin (INS 322)
- Emulsifier (INS 472e)
10 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 51 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Kaju Katli:
| Energy | 490 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Total sugars | 51 g |
| Added sugars | 48 g |
| Total fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
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Why Kaju Katli scores EB4
Nutrition is an E because sugar and fat carry the calories, with 10 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are a B on a short list led by 50% cashew, and risk is a 4 on 48 g added sugar.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 10 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 490 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 10 g per 100 g, mostly from the cashew, but the sweet is dense: 490 kcal, 25 g fat and 64 g carbohydrate per 100 g, of which 51 g is sugar. A 12 g piece has only 1.2 g protein.
No fibre credit or vitamins and minerals are declared, so nothing lifts the grade above the lowest band.
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
- Cashew Nut
- Main fat
- Ghee
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short and recognisable: cashew nut at 50%, sugar and ghee lead, followed by silver leaf. No other percentages are given, which costs a small label point.
Three additives cost ingredient points: DATEM (472e) the most, then soy lecithin (322). The preservative potassium sorbate (202) costs nothing. No hydrogenated fat is listed, and trans fat is declared as 0 g.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 48 g
- Sodium
- 5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 5 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Added sugar drives the risk number: 48 g per 100 g, about 5.8 g in one piece. Energy at 490 kcal per 100 g adds to it.
Saturated fat is 5 g per 100 g, right at the high line, and sodium is only 5 mg, so neither moves the grade much.
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 (48g per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Kaju Katli live up to its claims?
The cashew and ghee claims hold, with cashew at 50%. Sign of purity is only a brand name, and the pack carries two ingredient lists that disagree.
- On the packHolds
“Made with cashew nuts, sugar & ghee”
Cashew leads the list at 50%, followed by sugar and ghee.
- On the packHolds
“Made with Pure Ghee”
Ghee is the third ingredient and no other added fat is listed. Its share is not declared.
- On the packBe careful
“Sign of purity”
The back of the pack says this is only a brand name or trademark and does not describe the sweet. It has 48 g added sugar per 100 g and carries a preservative.
- On the packBe careful
“Ingredient list on pack”
The back lists cashew 50% and silver leaf. A side insert for the sweet instead lists gram flour, raisins, cardamom and a natural colour, with no silver leaf. The back list was used.
What's in Kaju Katli?
Cashew, sugar and ghee lead the list, followed by a preservative, lecithin and an emulsifier. Added sugar is the main thing to watch.
7 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 no concern. 2 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Cashew nut (50%), sugar and ghee come first, so the sweet is mostly nut and sugar, bound with ghee. Silver leaf is decoration. Potassium sorbate (202) is the preservative, soy lecithin (322) and DATEM (472e) hold the texture together.
Only the cashew share is declared. The allergen line names cashew, milk and soy, and says it may contain wheat and other tree nuts.
What the additives do
Potassium Sorbate (no concern): stops mould and yeast. A widely used preservative against mould and yeast. Low toxicity. More on Potassium Sorbate.
Not in our additive research yet: Soy Lecithin (INS 322); Emulsifier (INS 472e).
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
48 g per 100 g, about 5.8 g in one 12 g piece. It is the main driver of the risk grade.
- DATEM (472e)Worth watching
An emulsifier that costs the most ingredient points of the three additives listed.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
5 g per 100 g from ghee and cashew, about 0.6 g per piece. It sits at the high line.
- Soy lecithin (322)Worth watching
A common emulsifier that costs one ingredient point. Soy is also named as an allergen.
- Cashew at 50%Fine
Real nut leads the list and supplies the 10 g protein per 100 g. No hydrogenated fat is listed and trans fat is 0 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- Shares for sugar and ghee are not given, only for cashew.
What to know about Kaju Katli
A cashew sweet with 48 g added sugar
GRB Kaju Katli is a 200 g box of cashew fudge: cashew nut (50%), sugar, ghee and silver leaf, with a preservative (INS 202), soy lecithin (INS 322) and an emulsifier (INS 472e). It is bought as a festival and gifting sweet, and the pack calls it a popular choice for celebrations.
Per 100 g it gives 490 kcal, 10 g protein, 25 g fat and 48 g added sugar. The pack serve is 12 g, one piece, which works out to about 59 kcal, 1.2 g protein and 5.8 g added sugar. The box holds about 17 of those servings.
The front says made with pure ghee and cashew nuts, and the list agrees that cashew leads at 50%, though no share is given for ghee or sugar. Sign of purity is a brand name, as the back of the pack states. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Who should eat Kaju Katli?
An occasional sweet for most adults and children, and a rare one for anyone managing diabetes or weight, since one piece has 5.8 g added sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One piece has 5.8 g added sugar, and a few pieces add up fast.
- ChildrenOccasionally
48 g added sugar per 100 g, so keep to a piece or two.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
51 g sugar per 100 g makes it a sweet to limit and discuss with a doctor.
- Weight managementRarely
490 kcal per 100 g, with 59 kcal in each small piece.
Kaju Katli: common questions
Is Kaju Katli healthy?
Kaju Katli is high in sugar 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 Kaju Katli?
Per 100 g, Kaju Katli has 490 kcal, 10 g protein, 64 g carbohydrate, 25 g fat and 5 g saturated fat. One serve (1 piece, 12 g) has 59 kcal and 1.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Kaju Katli?
7 ingredients, in label order: Cashew Nut, Sugar, Ghee, Silver Leaf, Preservative (INS 202), Soy Lecithin (INS 322), Emulsifier (INS 472e).
Does Kaju Katli live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Sign of purity" needs care: The back of the pack says this is only a brand name or trademark and does not describe the sweet. It has 48 g added sugar per 100 g and carries a preservative. "Ingredient list on pack" needs care: The back lists cashew 50% and silver leaf. A side insert for the sweet instead lists gram flour, raisins, cardamom and a natural colour, with no silver leaf. The back list was used.
Who should limit Kaju Katli?
Most adults: occasionally. One piece has 5.8 g added sugar, and a few pieces add up fast. Children: occasionally. 48 g added sugar per 100 g, so keep to a piece or two. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 51 g sugar per 100 g makes it a sweet to limit and discuss with a doctor.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Kaju Katli have?
Per 100 g, Kaju Katli has 48 g added sugar, 5 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 5 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.
What does the EB4 score mean for Kaju Katli?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (B) 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 10 g per 100 g, mostly from the cashew, but the sweet is dense: 490 kcal, 25 g fat and 64 g carbohydrate per 100 g, of which 51 g is sugar. A 12 g piece has only 1.2 g protein. Ingredients: The list is short and recognisable: cashew nut at 50%, sugar and ghee lead, followed by silver leaf. No other percentages are given, which costs a small label point. Load risk: Added sugar drives the risk number: 48 g per 100 g, about 5.8 g in one piece. Energy at 490 kcal per 100 g adds to it.
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 | EB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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