MOM Makhana Chikki Bar
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A realistic serve of MOM Makhana Chikki Bar (1 bar, 17 g) has 82 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 3.6 g fat, 6.3 g added sugar and 39 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 480 kcal, 13 g protein, 59 g carbohydrate, 21 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 37 g added sugar, 5 g fibre and 230 mg sodium.
MOM Makhana Chikki Bar is a peanut, makhana and seed bar bound with jaggery, sold as a lighter take on classic chikki. It scores CA4: middling on nutrition for its protein and minerals, top marks on ingredients for a short whole-food list, and high on risk because of the sugar. A small occasional treat rather than a daily snack.
Ingredients, decoded
9 listed- Nuts (46%)
- Peanuts
- Fox Nuts (Makhana)
- Jaggery
- Seeds
- Pumpkin
- Sunflower
- White Sesame
- Black Sesame
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Black Pepper
8 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 40 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for MOM Makhana Chikki Bar:
| Energy | 480 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Total sugars | 40 g |
| Added sugars | 37 g |
| Dietary fibre | 5 g |
| Total fat | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 70 mg |
| Potassium | 390 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
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Why MOM Makhana Chikki Bar scores CA4
Nutrition is a C on 13 g protein, 5 g fibre and useful iron and potassium. Ingredients are an A for a short list with no additives, and risk is a 4 because of 40 g sugar per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 13 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 4 declared
- Energy
- 480 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 13 g per 100 g, about 11% of the calories, mostly from the peanuts, which are part of the 46% nuts. Fibre is 5 g per 100 g. In one 17 g bar that is 2.2 g protein and 0.9 g fibre.
Micronutrients lift the grade: 4 mg iron, 70 mg calcium and 390 mg potassium per 100 g. Energy is high at 480 kcal per 100 g, which holds the grade at a C.
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
- Nuts)
- Sweeteners
- Jaggery
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
Five ingredients, all recognisable foods: nuts, jaggery, seeds, pink salt and black pepper. No additive, no hydrogenated fat, no flavouring and no dye is listed, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The pack's promises match the list, so there is no label penalty. Only the nuts carry a declared percentage (46%); the share of jaggery and seeds is not stated.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 37 g
- Sodium
- 230 mg
- Saturated fat
- 5 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar drives the risk grade: 40 g per 100 g counting the jaggery, even though the panel declares 37 g added sugar. It is the largest part of the risk number by far.
Energy (480 kcal per 100 g) adds next. Saturated fat is 5 g per 100 g, right at the high line, and sodium is 230 mg per 100 g. Trans fat is 0 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
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 (37g per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No additives
Does MOM Makhana Chikki Bar live up to its claims?
No refined sugar holds, since only jaggery is listed, but the sugar is still 40 g per 100 g. The four seeds are real, and the makhana in the name is a part of the 46% nuts.
- On the packBe careful
“No Refined Sugar”
True to the list: jaggery is the only sweetener. It is still sugar, though, at 40 g per 100 g, about 6.8 g in one bar.
- On the packHolds
“4 Super Seeds”
Pumpkin, sunflower, white sesame and black sesame are all listed. The share of seeds is not declared.
- Product namePartly true
“Makhana Chikki Bar”
Makhana is real, but it shares the 46% nuts with peanuts, which are listed first. Jaggery makes up much of the rest of the bar.
- On the packHolds
“Sweetened only with jaggery”
No other sugar, syrup or sweetener is listed. The panel shows 37 g added sugar per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Light on the tummy”
The bar is small at 17 g, but it is 480 kcal per 100 g and 21 g fat per 100 g. Light describes the crunch more than the food.
What's in MOM Makhana Chikki Bar?
Peanuts and makhana lead, then jaggery, four seeds, pink salt and black pepper. There are no additives. The jaggery is what to watch.
9 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Nuts lead at 46%, made up of peanuts and fox nuts (makhana), and give the bar its protein and crunch. Jaggery comes next and is the binder and the sweetener. Four seeds follow (pumpkin, sunflower, white sesame, black sesame), then Himalayan pink salt and black pepper for the savoury edge.
Ingredients to watch
- Sugar from jaggeryConcern
40 g sugar per 100 g, with 37 g declared as added. One 17 g bar has about 6.8 g, and a pack of three about 20 g.
- EnergyWorth watching
480 kcal per 100 g, about 82 kcal per bar. The nuts and seeds bring fat, so it is dense for its size.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
5 g per 100 g, right at the high line, and under 1 g per bar.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Five ingredients, with no preservative, flavouring, dye or hydrogenated fat.
- Protein, iron and potassiumFine
13 g protein, 4 mg iron and 390 mg potassium per 100 g, from nuts and seeds.
What it doesn’t have
- No share is declared for the jaggery or the seeds, only for the nuts.
- No vitamin D is declared.
What to know about MOM Makhana Chikki Bar
Nuts and seeds, bound with 37 g of added sugar
A 17 g chikki bar made from nuts (46%, peanuts and fox nuts or makhana), jaggery, four seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, white sesame and black sesame), Himalayan pink salt and black pepper. It is sold in a pack of three to people who want a sweet-and-salty crunch that feels closer to traditional chikki than to a processed bar.
Per 100 g you get 480 kcal, 13 g protein, 5 g fibre and 21 g fat, with 4 mg iron and 390 mg potassium. The cost is sugar: 40 g per 100 g, of which 37 g is declared added, and 5 g saturated fat. One 17 g bar works out to about 82 kcal, 2.2 g protein and 6.8 g sugar.
The front says no refined sugar, and the list backs that up: jaggery is the only sweetener. But jaggery is still sugar, and the body handles it much like any other. The list is short and free of additives, and nothing on the pack is hollow. CleanPlate scores it CA4.
Who should eat MOM Makhana Chikki Bar?
An occasional treat for most adults, and for children. People managing blood sugar should rarely have it, since one bar has about 6.8 g sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One bar has about 6.8 g sugar, and the risk grade is a 4.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Sugar is 40 g per 100 g, though the list has no additives or dyes.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
Jaggery raises blood sugar like other sugar: about 6.8 g per bar.
- Active peopleOccasionally
About 82 kcal and 2.2 g protein a bar is a small energy top-up, not a protein snack.
MOM Makhana Chikki Bar: common questions
Is MOM Makhana Chikki Bar healthy?
MOM Makhana Chikki Bar 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 MOM Makhana Chikki Bar?
Per 100 g, MOM Makhana Chikki Bar has 480 kcal, 13 g protein, 59 g carbohydrate, 21 g fat and 5 g saturated fat. One serve (1 bar, 17 g) has 82 kcal and 2.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in MOM Makhana Chikki Bar?
9 ingredients, in label order: Nuts (46%) (Peanuts, Fox Nuts (Makhana)), Jaggery, Seeds (Pumpkin, Sunflower, White Sesame, Black Sesame), Himalayan Pink Salt, Black Pepper.
Does MOM Makhana Chikki Bar live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 is partly true, 2 need care. "No Refined Sugar" needs care: True to the list: jaggery is the only sweetener. It is still sugar, though, at 40 g per 100 g, about 6.8 g in one bar. "Makhana Chikki Bar" is partly true: Makhana is real, but it shares the 46% nuts with peanuts, which are listed first. Jaggery makes up much of the rest of the bar.
Who should limit MOM Makhana Chikki Bar?
Most adults: occasionally. One bar has about 6.8 g sugar, and the risk grade is a 4. Children: occasionally. Sugar is 40 g per 100 g, though the list has no additives or dyes. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. Jaggery raises blood sugar like other sugar: about 6.8 g per bar.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does MOM Makhana Chikki Bar have?
Per 100 g, MOM Makhana Chikki Bar has 37 g added sugar, 230 mg sodium (about 0.6 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 CA4 score mean for MOM Makhana Chikki Bar?
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 13 g per 100 g, about 11% of the calories, mostly from the peanuts, which are part of the 46% nuts. Fibre is 5 g per 100 g. In one 17 g bar that is 2.2 g protein and 0.9 g fibre. Ingredients: Five ingredients, all recognisable foods: nuts, jaggery, seeds, pink salt and black pepper. No additive, no hydrogenated fat, no flavouring and no dye is listed, so nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Sugar drives the risk grade: 40 g per 100 g counting the jaggery, even though the panel declares 37 g added sugar. It is the largest part of the risk number by far.
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 | CA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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