Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix
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A realistic serve of Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix (1½ tbsp, 12.5 g) has 44 kcal, 1.7 g protein, 6.6 g carbohydrate, 1.6 g fat, 0.9 g added sugar and 329 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 350 kcal, 13.6 g protein, 53 g carbohydrate, 12.5 g fat, 4.7 g saturated fat, 7 g added sugar and 2634 mg sodium.
Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix is a dry spice and onion-cashew base for a creamy gravy, with no paneer or butter in the pack. It scores [L]EA5: the name promises more than the list holds, nutrition is low for a powder, ingredients are clean and additive-free, and risk is highest because of the salt. Use a small measure and taste before adding salt.
Ingredients, decoded
27 listed- Onion
- Cashew Nut
- Skim Milk Powder
- Iodised Salt
- Sugar
- Garlic
- Chilli
- Tomato Powder
- Corn Starch
- Dry Ginger
- Coriander
- Dry Fenugreek Leaves
- Cumin
- Mint Leaves
- Refined Cottonseed Oil
- Black Cardamom
- Turmeric
- Clove
- Cassia Bark (Taj)
- Bay Leaf
- Star Anise
- Mace
- Nutmeg
- Black Pepper
- Green Cardamom
- Caraway
- Paprika
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix:
| Energy | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Total sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 7 g |
| Total fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.5 mg |
| Sodium | 2634 mg |
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Why Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix scores [L]EA5
Nutrition is an E because protein is modest at 13.6 g per 100 g. Ingredients are an A with no additives. Risk is a 5, driven almost entirely by 2634 mg sodium per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 13.6 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 350 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 13.6 g per 100 g, which comes mainly from cashew nut and skim milk powder, but a protein factor of 0.5 holds the credit back. Carbohydrate is 53 g and fat is 12.5 g per 100 g.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. A 12.5 g serve gives 1.7 g protein, which is small.
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
- Onion
- Main fat
- Refined Cottonseed Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and made of food: onion, cashew, skim milk powder, salt, sugar and spices, with corn starch and a little refined cottonseed oil. No additive is listed, and no hydrogenated fat, so the ingredient list itself scores well.
The name is what costs points. Butter and paneer are both named on the front and neither is in the list, and each absence costs label points and sets the [L] flag.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 2634 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Sodium drives the grade: 2634 mg per 100 g, far above any high line, and by itself it is most of the risk number. One 12.5 g serve has 329 mg.
Added sugar at 7 g, saturated fat at 4.7 g and energy at 350 kcal per 100 g add only a little. Trans fat is declared as under 0.001 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.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (2634mg per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (13.6g)
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix live up to its claims?
The name's paneer and butter are not in the list, which sets the [L] flag. The no-added-MSG, colours and preservatives claim holds, and no additive is listed.
- Product nameMisleading
“Paneer Butter Masala”
Neither butter nor paneer is in the ingredient list. The creamy body comes from cashew nut and skim milk powder, and the paneer is added by the cook.
- On the packBe careful
“A mild spice blend”
The retailer page describes a blend of assertive spices, while the pack says a mild spice blend. The list shows chilli and paprika among many whole spices, so heat is not quantified.
- On the packHolds
“No added MSG, artificial flavours, colours, preservatives”
No MSG, flavour, colour or preservative appears in the list, and no additive is declared.
- On the packBe careful
“Tastemakers of India since 1962”
This is a brand statement about history, not about the contents, and the label data cannot confirm or contradict it.
What's in Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix?
Onion, cashew, skim milk powder, salt and sugar lead, then a long list of whole spices. Salt is the one to watch.
27 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Onion leads, then cashew nut and skim milk powder, which give body and a creamy feel. Iodised salt and sugar come next, followed by garlic, chilli, tomato powder and corn starch as a thickener. The rest is whole spices from ginger and fenugreek to cardamom, clove, cassia, mace and paprika, with refined cottonseed oil near the end. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
2634 mg per 100 g, about 6.6 g of salt. One 12.5 g serve has 329 mg, before any salt is added in cooking.
- Butter and paneer absentConcern
Both are in the name and neither is in the list, which sets the [L] flag and costs ingredient points.
- Added sugarWorth watching
7 g per 100 g, which is under 1 g in one serve.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
4.7 g per 100 g from cashew, milk powder and cottonseed oil, about 0.6 g per serve.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, colour, flavour or enhancer is listed, and no hydrogenated fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No butter or paneer, despite the name. The paneer has to be bought and added.
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
What to know about Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix
A clean spice base with no paneer or butter
Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix is a 50 g sachet of dry gravy base. The list starts with onion, cashew nut, skim milk powder, iodised salt and sugar, then garlic, chilli, tomato powder, corn starch and a long run of whole spices, with a little refined cottonseed oil. It is bought by home cooks who want a restaurant-style paneer gravy in about 15 minutes, with the paneer added at home.
The pack gives 12.5 g (1½ tbsp) as one serve and says the sachet serves four. Per 100 g the mix has 350 kcal, 13.6 g protein, 4.7 g saturated fat and 7 g added sugar. One serve is about 44 kcal. The cost is salt: sodium is 2634 mg per 100 g, about 6.6 g of salt, and 329 mg in one serve.
The front says Paneer Butter Masala, but the list has no paneer and no butter. The creaminess comes from cashew and skim milk powder. The back does say no added MSG, artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, and the list agrees. CleanPlate scores it [L]EA5.
Who should eat Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix?
An occasional gravy for most adults, rarely for children, and best avoided by anyone watching blood pressure, since one serve has 329 mg sodium.
- Most adultsRarely
329 mg sodium in one 12.5 g serve, from a mix with 2634 mg per 100 g.
- ChildrenRarely
Salt-heavy base, with 329 mg sodium in a small serve.
- High blood pressureAvoid
Sodium is the main driver of the risk grade, at 2634 mg per 100 g.
- Weight managementRarely
About 44 kcal per serve is low, but paneer, oil or cream added at home raise it, and the salt stays high.
Recipes with Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix
Paneer butter masala is the pack's own dish, serving four in 15 minutes. Vegetables stretch the sachet and add bulk without adding salt.
Paneer butter masala
The pack's own dish: 15 minutes for four, with paneer added at home, since the mix has none and gives only 1.7 g protein per serve.
Vegetable butter masala
The pack's tip: add french beans, carrots, green peas or cauliflower, which bulk up the pot without adding to the 329 mg sodium per serve.
Lighter-salt gravy
Use a little less mix per pot and add extra onion and tomato. Taste before adding any salt, since the mix has about 6.6 g of salt per 100 g.
Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix: common questions
Is Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix healthy?
Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix is high in salt, so it is best kept as a rare treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix?
Per 100 g, Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix has 350 kcal, 13.6 g protein, 53 g carbohydrate, 12.5 g fat and 4.7 g saturated fat. One serve (1½ tbsp, 12.5 g) has 44 kcal and 1.7 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix?
27 ingredients, in label order: Onion, Cashew Nut, Skim Milk Powder, Iodised Salt, Sugar, Garlic, Chilli, Tomato Powder, Corn Starch, Dry Ginger, Coriander, Dry Fenugreek Leaves, Cumin, Mint Leaves, Refined Cottonseed Oil, Black Cardamom, Turmeric, Clove, Cassia Bark (Taj), Bay Leaf, Star Anise, Mace, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Green Cardamom, Caraway, Paprika.
Does Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 2 need care, 1 is misleading. "Paneer Butter Masala" is misleading: Neither butter nor paneer is in the ingredient list. The creamy body comes from cashew nut and skim milk powder, and the paneer is added by the cook. "A mild spice blend" needs care: The retailer page describes a blend of assertive spices, while the pack says a mild spice blend. The list shows chilli and paprika among many whole spices, so heat is not quantified.
Who should limit Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix?
Most adults: rarely. 329 mg sodium in one 12.5 g serve, from a mix with 2634 mg per 100 g. Children: rarely. Salt-heavy base, with 329 mg sodium in a small serve. High blood pressure: avoid. Sodium is the main driver of the risk grade, at 2634 mg per 100 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix have?
Per 100 g, Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix has 7 g added sugar, 2634 mg sodium (about 6.6 g salt) and 4.7 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.
What does the EA5 score mean for Suhana Paneer Butter Masala Mix?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 13.6 g per 100 g, which comes mainly from cashew nut and skim milk powder, but a protein factor of 0.5 holds the credit back. Carbohydrate is 53 g and fat is 12.5 g per 100 g. Ingredients: The list is short and made of food: onion, cashew, skim milk powder, salt, sugar and spices, with corn starch and a little refined cottonseed oil. No additive is listed, and no hydrogenated fat, so the ingredient list itself scores well. Load risk: Sodium drives the grade: 2634 mg per 100 g, far above any high line, and by itself it is most of the risk number. One 12.5 g serve has 329 mg.
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 | EA5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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