Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch)
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Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy is a snack of popped lotus seeds roasted in olive oil and dusted with a cheese-style seasoning. It scores [L]BB4: nutrition and ingredients are decent on a whole-seed base, but the protein-rich claim is hollow, and risk is high because of the energy and sodium. Best as an occasional handful, not a daily protein snack.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- Makhana (Popped Lotus Seeds)
- Olive Oil
- Spices & Condiments
- Wheat Flour
- Yellow Chilli
- Onion
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Salt
- Sugar
- Milk Solid
- Maltodextrin
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins (Peanut)
- Acidity Regulator (E-296)
- Flavour Enhancer (E-627)
- Flavour Enhancer (E-631)
- Colour (E-160c)
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 4 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 510 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Total sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 5 g |
| Total fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 160 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
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What to know about Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana
Light seeds, but not the protein snack it claims
A flavoured makhana snack: popped lotus seeds (66%), olive oil (18%) and a seasoning of spices and condiments (14%). The seasoning holds wheat flour, yellow chilli, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, sugar, milk solid, maltodextrin, hydrolysed vegetable protein (from peanut), an acidity regulator, two flavour enhancers and a paprika-extract colour. It is bought as a light, crunchy, travel-friendly snack by people who want something other than fried chips.
Per 100 g it has 510 kcal, 7 g protein, 5 g fibre, 25 g fat (4 g saturated) and 640 mg sodium. The pack prints a 25 g serve, which is 128 kcal, 1.75 g protein and 160 mg sodium. The net quantity is not printed, so it is easy to eat several serves from the pouch without noticing.
The pack calls it Protein Rich, Calcium Rich, Good for Heart and a help in weight loss. The makhana base and olive oil are real, but the protein claim is not backed by the numbers, and that sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]BB4.
Does Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana live up to its claims?
Protein Rich is the claim that fails: 7 g per 100 g is only 1.75 g a serve. Olive oil is real, calcium is declared, and the heart and weight claims are only framing.
- On the packMisleading
“Protein Rich”
Protein is 7 g per 100 g and 1.37 g per 100 kcal, under the 11 g and 5.5 g needed to back the claim. A 25 g serve gives 1.75 g.
- On the packHolds
“Roasted in Olive Oil”
Olive oil is the second ingredient, at 18%.
- On the packBe careful
“Calcium Rich”
The pack shows 160 mg calcium per 100 g, 40 mg per 25 g serve. The retailer page shows 40 mg, which is the per-serve figure.
- On the packBe careful
“Good for Heart”
Cholesterol and trans fat are 0 g and the oil is olive oil, but sodium is 640 mg per 100 g and saturated fat is 4 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Helps in Loosing Weight”
The label shows no effect on weight. It has 510 kcal per 100 g, 128 kcal per 25 g serve.
Why Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana scores [L]BB4
Nutrition and ingredients are both a B on a 66% makhana base with 5 g fibre per 100 g. Risk is a 4 because of 640 mg sodium and 510 kcal per 100 g, and the protein claim costs label points.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 7 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Iron, Calcium, Potassium
- Energy
- 510 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 7 g per 100 g, which is 1.37 g per 100 kcal, so protein adds little. Fibre is 5 g per 100 g, and the largest protein share comes from the makhana itself.
The declared minerals lift the grade: iron 4 mg, calcium 160 mg and potassium 80 mg per 100 g. Added sugar is declared as 0 g, but sugar is in the list, so 4 g per 100 g is counted as free sugar.
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
- Makhana
- Main fat
- Olive Oil
- Sweeteners
- Spices & Condimen...
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- Maltodextrin
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
Popped lotus seeds (66%) and olive oil (18%) lead the list, which is a short, mostly whole base. The seasoning (14%) holds the additives, and its parts have no separate percentages.
Flavour enhancers 627 and 631 together cost ingredient points, and the paprika-extract colour 160c costs a little more. The acidity regulator, malic acid, costs nothing.
Protein Rich costs ingredient points as a hollow label promise: 7 g per 100 g is under the 11 g needed, and 1.37 g per 100 kcal is under 5.5. That sets the [L].
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
- 640 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the biggest driver: 640 mg per 100 g, 160 mg per 25 g serve. Energy comes next at 510 kcal per 100 g, much of it from the olive oil.
Saturated fat is 4 g per 100 g, under the 5 g high line, and trans fat is 0 g. Sugar is small at 4 g per 100 g. Together these land risk on a 4.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (640mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
What's in Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana?
Popped lotus seeds and olive oil lead the list, then a seasoning with salt, flavour enhancers and a paprika colour. Sodium and the flavour enhancers are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Popped lotus seeds (66%) and olive oil (18%) lead, so most of the pouch is seed and oil. The seasoning (14%) is wheat flour, chilli, onion, garlic and oregano for flavour, with salt, sugar and maltodextrin, milk solid for the cheese note, and peanut-derived hydrolysed vegetable protein.
Malic acid sharpens the taste, flavour enhancers 627 and 631 deepen the savoury note, and paprika extract gives the colour. The pack lists wheat, milk and peanut in the seasoning and says it may contain peanut shell pieces.
Ingredients to watch
- Protein Rich claimConcern
7 g protein per 100 g is too low to back the claim. A 25 g serve gives 1.75 g.
- SodiumConcern
640 mg per 100 g, 160 mg in a 25 g serve. Salt and flavour enhancers in the seasoning drive it.
- Flavour enhancers and colourWorth watching
627 and 631 plus the paprika-extract colour 160c cost ingredient points.
- Energy from olive oilWorth watching
510 kcal per 100 g, 128 kcal per serve. Olive oil is 18% and fat is 25 g per 100 g.
- Makhana base and fibreFine
Popped lotus seeds are 66% of the pack, with 5 g fibre per 100 g and no trans fat or cholesterol.
What it doesn’t have
- The pack does not print the net quantity.
- The 14% seasoning has no breakdown, so the salt and sugar shares are not stated.
Who should eat Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana?
An occasional snack for most adults, and rarely for children or anyone watching blood pressure. One 25 g serve has 160 mg sodium.
- Most adultsOccasionally
160 mg sodium and 128 kcal in a 25 g serve, and easy to overeat.
- ChildrenRarely
Flavour enhancers and a colour add to 640 mg sodium per 100 g.
- High blood pressureRarely
640 mg sodium per 100 g, 160 mg per serve.
- Weight managementOccasionally
510 kcal per 100 g, so only a measured 25 g serve fits.
Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch)?
Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy is a snack of popped lotus seeds roasted in olive oil and dusted with a cheese-style seasoning. It scores [L]BB4: nutrition and ingredients are decent on a whole-seed base, but the protein-rich claim is hollow, and risk is high because of the energy and sodium. Best as an occasional handful, not a daily protein snack. Nutrition B, ingredients B, 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 Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch)?
Per 100 g, Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch) has 510 kcal, 7 g protein, 64 g carbohydrate, 25 g fat and 4 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 25 g) has 128 kcal and 1.8 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch)?
3 ingredients, in label order: Makhana (Popped Lotus Seeds), Olive Oil, Spices & Condiments (Wheat Flour, Yellow Chilli, Onion, Garlic, Oregano, Salt, Sugar, Milk Solid, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins (Peanut), Acidity Regulator (E-296), Flavour Enhancer (E-627), Flavour Enhancer (E-631), Colour (E-160c)). Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).
Does Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch) live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care, 1 is misleading. "Protein Rich" is misleading: Protein is 7 g per 100 g and 1.37 g per 100 kcal, under the 11 g and 5.5 g needed to back the claim. A 25 g serve gives 1.75 g. "Calcium Rich" needs care: The pack shows 160 mg calcium per 100 g, 40 mg per 25 g serve. The retailer page shows 40 mg, which is the per-serve figure.
Who should limit Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch)?
Most adults: occasionally. 160 mg sodium and 128 kcal in a 25 g serve, and easy to overeat. Children: rarely. Flavour enhancers and a colour add to 640 mg sodium per 100 g. High blood pressure: rarely. 640 mg sodium per 100 g, 160 mg per serve.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch) have?
Per 100 g, Mr. Makhana Cheezy Peezy Flavoured Makhana (Standee Pouch) has 0 g added sugar, 640 mg sodium (about 1.6 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.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | BB4 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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