Purva Bites Roasted Makhana vs Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Purva Bites Roasted Makhana
Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Purva Bites Roasted Makhana | Snack Factory Makhana Popped... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 478 kcal | 511 kcal |
| Fat | 18.9 g | 26.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 11.4 g |
| Sugars | 15.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 7.7 g |
| Additives | 7 | 11 |
| Allergens | Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Purva Bites Roasted Makhana has 28% less fat (18.9 g vs 26.3 g).
- Purva Bites Roasted Makhana has 53% less saturated fat (5.4 g vs 11.4 g).
- Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts has 73% less sugar (4.2 g vs 15.8 g).
- Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts has 35% less salt (1.3 g vs 2 g).
- Only Purva Bites Roasted Makhana lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Purva Bites Roasted Makhana
Makhana (Popped Water Lily Seeds/Foxnuts), Refined Rice Bran Oil, Milk Solids, lodised Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Corn Flour, Garlic, Onion, Edible Vegetable fat (Palm), Cheese Powder, Anti-caking Agent(E551), Acidity Regulator (E330, E270), Tomato Powder, Flavour Enhancers( E627, E631), Yeast Extract, Thickener(E415), Dehydrated Herbs, Spice Extract And Antioxidents (E300), Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances.
Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts
MAKHANA (POPPED GORGON NUT) (72%), REFINED PALMOLEIN OIL, SALT, SPICES & CONDIMENTS (FENNEL, CHILLI, FENUGREEK, CUMIN TURMERIC AND THYME) (1.8%), SUGAR, OLIVE OIL (1%) ACIDITY REGULATORS (INS 262 (i), INS 296, INS 330, IN 334), DRIED MANGO (AMCHUR) (0.5%), ANTICAKING AGENT (INS 551), THICKENER (INS 1450), STABILIZING AGENTS (INS 471, INS 433), MODIFIED STARCH (INS 1404) AND ADDED FLAVOUR (NATURE IDENTIC FLAVOURING SUBSTANCE - MANGO PICKLE).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Purva Bites Roasted Makhana or Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Purva Bites Roasted Makhana has fewer calories: 478 kcal versus 511 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Snack Factory Makhana Popped Fox Nuts has less sugar: 4.2 g versus 15.8 g per 100 g.