Ruchi MagicPickles#10 of 12 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Ruchi Magic Cut Mango Pickle

Ruchi Magic Cut Mango Pickle jar

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (4390mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate

Green flags

  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High saltNutrition per 100 g
ENutritionAIngredients5Risk
Energy192 kcal
Protein2.7 g
Carbohydrates16.8 g
Total sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat12.6 g
Saturated fat3.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium4390 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Cut mango pickle: 4.4 g sodium per 100 g

Ruchi Magic Cut Mango Pickle is a 300 g jar made from mango pieces (65%), iodised salt, refined rice bran oil, chilli, mixed spices, water, two acidity regulators, asafoetida and sodium benzoate. The panel is printed per 100 g.

CleanPlate scores it EA5. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by mango pieces, refined rice bran oil and chilli), and almost no additives. The 5 for risk comes mainly from sodium (4390 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (3.2 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Cut Mango Pickle”

    Holds

    Mango pieces are the first ingredient at 65%.

How EA5 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
2.7 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
192 kcal

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.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Mango Pieces
Main fat
Refined Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
3
Flagged
Sodium Benzoate

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
4390 mg
Saturated fat
3.2 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Mango pieces (65%), iodised salt, refined rice bran oil, chilli, mixed spices, potable water, acidity regulators (INS 330, INS 260), asafoetida and preservative (INS 211).

Per 100 g: 192 kcal, 12.6 g fat of which 3.2 g saturated, 0 g sugar of which 0 g added, 2.7 g protein, 4390 mg sodium. The pack prints total sugar as 0 g although mango pieces are 65% of the jar; this does not change the score, because free sugar is not listed. The Blinkit promo card shows a different ingredient list (mustard, fenugreek, curry leaves); the pack list is used. The allergen line says may contain wheat. Listing net weight 500 g does not match the 300 g pack.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    4,390 mg per 100 g; a 15 g serve has about 660 mg.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    3.2 g per 100 g from rice bran oil.

  • PreservativeWorth watching

    Sodium benzoate (INS 211) is listed; it costs no points.

  • IngredientsFine

    Mango 65%, no colour or flavouring.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Cut mango pickle is mostly mango"

It is 65% mango, but the salt and oil carry the risk.

Myth: "Zero sugar on the panel means no sugar"

The 0 g does not fit 65% mango; the true sugar is likely about 9 g.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsA teaspoon with a meal
  • ChildrenA small spoon, occasionally
  • Diabetes or prediabetesA small spoon, watch the salt

Smarter ways to eat it

A teaspoon only

5 g gives about 220 mg sodium.

Pair with plain food

Use it with plain rice or curd.

Common questions

Is Ruchi Magic Cut Mango Pickle healthy?

Ruchi Magic Cut Mango Pickle scores EA5 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (4390mg per 100g); Contains Sodium Benzoate. On the plus side: No added sugar.

What does the EA5 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (5) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): very high risk.

Which ingredients in Ruchi Magic Cut Mango Pickle should I watch?

Asafoetida and Preservative (INS 211) (Sodium Benzoate).

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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