Peanut Chikki
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A realistic serve of Peanut Chikki (1 pack, 16 g) has 80 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 3.8 g fat, 3.9 g added sugar and 4 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 498 kcal, 13.9 g protein, 56.5 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat, 5.4 g saturated fat, 24.4 g added sugar and 26 mg sodium.
Paper Boat Peanut Chikki is a small peanut and jaggery brittle, a traditional sweet sold in single-serve packs. It scores EA4: nutrition is low because of the sugar and energy load, ingredients are clean, a short list with no additives, and risk is high because of the sugar. Best as a small occasional treat, not a daily snack.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- Peanuts
- Jaggery
- Sugar
- Liquid Glucose
9 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 45.3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Peanut Chikki:
| Energy | 497.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.5 g |
| Total sugars | 45.3 g |
| Added sugars | 24.4 g |
| Total fat | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 25.6 mg |
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Why Peanut Chikki scores EA4
Nutrition is an E because no fibre or vitamins are declared and sugar and energy are high. Ingredients are an A for a four-item list with no additives. Risk is a 4 on 45.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 13.9 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 498 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 13.9 g per 100 g, mostly from the peanuts, which is a real contribution. But no fibre is declared, no vitamins or minerals are declared, and energy is 497.6 kcal per 100 g, so the nutrition grade earns no credit.
In one 16 g pack that is about 80 kcal and 2.2 g protein, a small amount of both.
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
- Peanuts
- Sweeteners
- 3 types
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is four items: peanuts (50%), jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose. No additive, preservative, colour or flavour is listed, and no hydrogenated fat, so the declared trans fat of 0.1 g per 100 g is accepted as it is.
Only the peanut share is declared; jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose carry no percentages. The pack makes no promise that the list contradicts, so nothing is lost on label integrity.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 24.4 g
- Sodium
- 25.6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 5.4 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar drives the risk grade. Because jaggery is listed and its sugar is not in the added-sugar line, all 45.3 g of sugar per 100 g is counted as free sugar, against 24.4 g declared as added. One pack has about 7.2 g.
Energy at 497.6 kcal and saturated fat at 5.41 g per 100 g, just over the 5 g high line, add to it. Sodium at 25.6 mg per 100 g plays almost no 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 added sugar (24.4g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (5.4g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Peanut Chikki live up to its claims?
The no-preservative, no-colour and gluten-free claims hold. Fibre-rich does not match the panel, which declares no fibre, and protein is real but modest at 2.2 g per pack.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Fibre-rich, happy gut”
The retailer page calls it fibre-rich, but the pack declares no fibre. Peanuts do contain some, but no figure is given.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Rich in proteins”
Protein is 13.9 g per 100 g from the peanuts, but a 16 g pack gives only about 2.2 g.
- On the packHolds
“No preservatives, no added colours”
None is listed. The ingredients are peanuts, jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose.
- On the packHolds
“Gluten free”
The pack says it is gluten-free by its nature, and no gluten grain is in the four-item list.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Made with finest peanuts and jaggery”
Peanuts are 50% and jaggery is listed, but table sugar and liquid glucose are added as well.
What's in Peanut Chikki?
Peanuts lead at 50%, followed by jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose. The three sweeteners are what to watch, not any additive.
4 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Peanuts lead the list at 50%, so the chikki is half nuts by weight. Jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose follow, with no percentages, and together they bind the nuts and make the sweet. There is nothing else in it.
Ingredients to watch
- SugarConcern
45.3 g per 100 g, with 24.4 g declared as added, from jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose. One pack has about 7.2 g.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
5.41 g per 100 g, just over the 5 g high line, mostly from the peanuts. One pack has about 0.9 g.
- Energy densityWorth watching
497.6 kcal per 100 g, about 80 kcal in one 16 g pack. Small packs keep the portion in check.
- PeanutsFine
50% of the chikki, giving 13.9 g protein per 100 g and 2.2 g per pack.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, colour, flavour or hydrogenated fat is listed. Sodium is 25.6 mg per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre is declared on the panel, despite the fibre-rich claim.
- No vitamins or minerals are declared, and no percentages are given for jaggery, sugar or liquid glucose.
What to know about Peanut Chikki
A clean four-item list carrying a lot of sugar
Paper Boat Peanut Chikki is a peanut brittle built from four ingredients: peanuts (50%), jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose. It is sold as a jar of 50 single packs of 16 g each, aimed at people who want a traditional tiffin-box and after-dinner sweet.
A 16 g pack gives about 80 kcal, 2.2 g protein and 7.2 g sugar. Per 100 g the chikki has 497.6 kcal, 13.9 g protein, 45.3 g sugar (24.4 g of it declared as added) and 5.41 g saturated fat. Sodium is low at 25.6 mg per 100 g.
The side-of-pack promises of no preservatives, no added colours and no artificial ingredients hold, because the list is four plain items. What the pack does not offer is a low-sugar sweet: jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose are all in it. CleanPlate scores it EA4.
Who should eat Peanut Chikki?
An occasional treat for most adults and children, and a rare one for anyone managing blood sugar, since one pack has 7.2 g sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
7.2 g sugar and about 80 kcal in one pack, with sugar the main load.
- ChildrenOccasionally
45.3 g sugar per 100 g, though the list has no dye, sweetener or hydrogenated fat.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
All 45.3 g sugar per 100 g counts as free sugar, jaggery included.
- Weight managementOccasionally
497.6 kcal per 100 g, though one 16 g pack is only about 80 kcal.
Myths about Peanut Chikki
Jaggery is still sugar. Its sweetness counts as free sugar, and here it sits alongside table sugar and liquid glucose.
Myth: Does jaggery make chikki a low-sugar sweet?
No. Jaggery is a form of sugar, and its sugar counts as free sugar. Here it sits alongside table sugar and liquid glucose, and total sugar is 45.3 g per 100 g.
Peanut Chikki: common questions
Is Peanut Chikki healthy?
Peanut Chikki is high in sugar, saturated fat 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 Peanut Chikki?
Per 100 g, Peanut Chikki has 498 kcal, 13.9 g protein, 56.5 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat and 5.4 g saturated fat. One serve (1 pack, 16 g) has 80 kcal and 2.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Peanut Chikki?
4 ingredients, in label order: Peanuts, Jaggery, Sugar, Liquid Glucose.
Does Peanut Chikki live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Fibre-rich, happy gut" needs care: The retailer page calls it fibre-rich, but the pack declares no fibre. Peanuts do contain some, but no figure is given. "Rich in proteins" needs care: Protein is 13.9 g per 100 g from the peanuts, but a 16 g pack gives only about 2.2 g.
Who should limit Peanut Chikki?
Most adults: occasionally. 7.2 g sugar and about 80 kcal in one pack, with sugar the main load. Children: occasionally. 45.3 g sugar per 100 g, though the list has no dye, sweetener or hydrogenated fat. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. All 45.3 g sugar per 100 g counts as free sugar, jaggery included.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Peanut Chikki have?
Per 100 g, Peanut Chikki has 24.4 g added sugar, 26 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 5.4 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 sugar and saturated fat.
What does the EA4 score mean for Peanut Chikki?
The first letter (E) 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 13.9 g per 100 g, mostly from the peanuts, which is a real contribution. But no fibre is declared, no vitamins or minerals are declared, and energy is 497.6 kcal per 100 g, so the nutrition grade earns no credit. Ingredients: The list is four items: peanuts (50%), jaggery, sugar and liquid glucose. No additive, preservative, colour or flavour is listed, and no hydrogenated fat, so the declared trans fat of 0.1 g per 100 g is accepted as it is. Load risk: Sugar drives the risk grade. Because jaggery is listed and its sugar is not in the added-sugar line, all 45.3 g of sugar per 100 g is counted as free sugar, against 24.4 g declared as added. One pack has about 7.2 g.
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 | EA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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