Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana
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Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana is a pack of dry, unpolished brown gram with nothing else in it. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because protein and fibre are decent but not exceptional, top marks for ingredients since nothing is added, and low on risk because sugar, salt and saturated fat are all minimal. A useful pantry staple to eat often, soaked and cooked.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Organic Brown Gram
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.4 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 397.9 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.1 g |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 13.3 g |
| Total fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Sodium | 12.7 mg |
| Potassium | 856.3 mg |
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What to know about Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana
One ingredient, 19 g protein and 13 g fibre
Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana is a 500 g pack of dry, unpolished brown gram, the small dark chickpea known as kala chana. The ingredient list has one item, organic brown gram, so there is no percentage to declare. It is bought for curries, chaat and salads by people who cook from scratch and want an organic, additive-free pulse.
Per 100 g of dry chickpeas the panel shows 398 kcal, 18.81 g protein, 13.27 g fibre and 66.09 g carbohydrate, of which total sugar is 2.38 g and added sugar is 0 g. Fat is 3.53 g with 0.45 g saturated, and sodium is 12.69 mg. Potassium is 856 mg. The pack prints a 100 g serve and says there are 5 servings in the pack. These are dry-weight numbers, so a cooked bowl is lighter per 100 g.
The pack promises organic, unpolished, rich in protein and no additives, and the label agrees on each: the list is a single ingredient and the protein and fibre are real. The retailer page also lists iron, folate and phosphorus, which the pack panel does not declare. CleanPlate scores it CA2.
Why Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana scores CA2
Nutrition is a C on 18.81 g protein and 13.27 g fibre per 100 g, ingredients are an A for a single untouched ingredient, and risk is a 2, driven mostly by the dry energy of 398 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 18.8 g
- Fibre
- 13.3 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Potassium
- Energy
- 398 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 18.81 g per 100 g, about 19% of the calories, and fibre is 13.27 g. Both come from the chickpea itself. Potassium is declared at 856 mg per 100 g.
No other vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel, so there are no extra points beyond protein and fibre. That is what 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
- Organic Brown Gram
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is a single item, organic brown gram. There are no additives, no refined fat, no sweetener and no flavouring, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The label promises organic, unpolished and no additives, and the list backs each one. No promise on the pack is hollow, so label integrity loses nothing.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 12.7 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.45 g
- Trans fat
- 0.01 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the largest part of the risk number: 398 kcal per 100 g of dry chickpeas. That is a dry-weight figure, and the pulse absorbs water when cooked.
The rest is very small. Saturated fat is 0.45 g, sodium is 12.69 mg, trans fat is 0.01 g and added sugar is 0 g, so none of them pushes the grade up.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (18.8g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (13.3g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana live up to its claims?
Organic, rich in protein, high in fibre and no additives all hold. The retailer page claims iron, folate and phosphorus, which the pack panel does not declare.
- Product nameHolds
“Organic Kala Chana”
The only ingredient is organic brown gram, which is kala chana. The back names NPOP and USDA NOP standards and a Control Union certificate.
- On the packHolds
“Rich in protein”
18.81 g per 100 g, about 19% of the calories. A 100 g serve gives 18.81 g.
- Retail listingHolds
“High in fibre content”
13.27 g fibre per 100 g, which is a high figure for a food of any kind.
- On the packHolds
“No additives”
The ingredient list is one item and no additive is named.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Source of iron, folate, phosphorus”
The retailer page shows iron, folate and phosphorus, but the pack panel declares only potassium, 856 mg per 100 g, among minerals.
What's in Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana?
Organic brown gram is the only ingredient. There are no additives, oils or sweeteners, and the main thing to watch is portion size when dry.
The ingredient list, read for you
The list is one item: organic brown gram, the dry whole chickpea. Nothing is added for taste, colour or shelf life, and with a single ingredient there is no percentage to declare.
Ingredients to watch
- Dry-weight numbersWorth watching
398 kcal and 66.09 g carbohydrate per 100 g are for dry chickpeas. Cooked, the same weight holds much less, so measure the dry amount.
- ProteinFine
18.81 g per 100 g from the chickpea itself, about 19% of the calories.
- Fibre and potassiumFine
13.27 g fibre and 856 mg potassium per 100 g.
- Saturated fat, sodium and sugarFine
0.45 g saturated fat, 12.69 mg sodium and 0 g added sugar per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No iron, folate or phosphorus is declared on the pack panel, only potassium.
Who should eat Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana?
Suitable every day for most adults and children. Portion matters most for diabetes and weight management, since 100 g dry has 66.09 g carbohydrate.
- Most adultsEveryday
18.81 g protein and 13.27 g fibre per 100 g, with 12.69 mg sodium.
- ChildrenEveryday
Single ingredient with no additive, sweetener or dye.
- Diabetes or prediabetesEveryday
No added sugar and 13.27 g fibre, but 66.09 g carbohydrate per 100 g dry, so watch the portion.
- Weight managementEveryday
398 kcal per 100 g dry, but the fibre and protein fill a cooked bowl.
Recipes with Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana
Kala chana suits chaat, curries and salads. Each serve of 100 g dry brings 18.81 g protein and 13.27 g fibre before any extras.
Kala chana chaat
Boil the chickpeas and toss with onion, tomato and lemon, so the 13.27 g fibre per 100 g dry comes with almost no added fat.
Kala chana curry
Simmer soaked chickpeas in a spiced onion and tomato base for 18.81 g protein per 100 g dry.
Chickpea salad
Mix cooled boiled chickpeas with chopped cucumber and herbs for a cold dish with no added sugar.
Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana?
Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana is a pack of dry, unpolished brown gram with nothing else in it. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because protein and fibre are decent but not exceptional, top marks for ingredients since nothing is added, and low on risk because sugar, salt and saturated fat are all minimal. A useful pantry staple to eat often, soaked and cooked. Nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 2; 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 Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana?
Per 100 g, Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana has 398 kcal, 18.8 g protein, 66.1 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fat and 0.45 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g dry, the pack's serve) has 398 kcal and 18.8 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana?
1 ingredient, in label order: Organic Brown Gram.
Does Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 4 hold, 1 needs care. "Source of iron, folate, phosphorus" needs care: The retailer page shows iron, folate and phosphorus, but the pack panel declares only potassium, 856 mg per 100 g, among minerals.
Who should limit Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana?
Most adults: everyday. 18.81 g protein and 13.27 g fibre per 100 g, with 12.69 mg sodium. Children: everyday. Single ingredient with no additive, sweetener or dye. Diabetes or prediabetes: everyday. No added sugar and 13.27 g fibre, but 66.09 g carbohydrate per 100 g dry, so watch the portion.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana have?
Per 100 g, Organic Tattva Organic Kala Chana has 0 g added sugar, 13 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.45 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 under all three lines.
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 | CA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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