AdukaleChips & Snacks#16 of 49 in categoryRating 3/5

Adukale Kayi Kodubale

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (719.6mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (7.9g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (6.1g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

9 listed
  • Rice Flour
  • Refined Rice Bran Oil
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • Coconut Powder (2.36%)
  • Iodised Salt
  • Fried Gram Flour
  • Asafoetida
  • Red Chilli Powder
  • Urad Dal Flour
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EA3

Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionAIngredients3Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy513.2 kcal
Protein6.1 g
Carbohydrates48.3 g
Total sugars0.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat33.3 g
Saturated fat7.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium719.6 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Clean ingredients, thin nutrition, lots of salt.

Adukale Kayi Kodubale is a Karnataka ring snack made from rice flour, maida and coconut, fried in rice bran oil with asafoetida and chilli.

CleanPlate scores it EA3. The E for nutrition reflects very little protein, fibre or micronutrients. The A for ingredients reflects no additives and real spices, with coconut declared at 2.36%. The 3 for risk comes from energy and sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Kayi Kodubale”

    Partly true

    Coconut (kayi) powder is declared at 2.36%.

How EA3 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
6.1 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
513 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Rice Flour
Main fat
Refined Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
0
Flagged
Maida

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
719.6 mg
Saturated fat
7.9 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The list is rice flour, refined rice bran oil, maida, coconut powder (2.36%), salt, fried gram flour, asafoetida, red chilli powder and urad dal flour.

Per 100 g: 513 kcal, 6.1 g protein, 33.3 g fat (7.9 g saturated), 0.3 g sugar and 720 mg sodium. Fibre is not declared.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    720 mg per 100 g.

  • Refined baseWorth watching

    Rice flour and maida give little fibre or protein.

  • Energy densityWorth watching

    513 kcal per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Traditional snacks are healthier"

The ingredients are clean, but the salt and fried refined flour are the same as many modern snacks.

Myth: "Coconut makes it rich in nutrients"

Coconut is 2.36%, mostly for flavour.

How often, and how

  • AdultsA few pieces as a treat
  • ChildrenOccasional
  • Watching blood pressureLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Pair with protein

Serve with a handful of roasted chana or a glass of buttermilk.

Keep it for festivals

Enjoy as a special-occasion snack.

Common questions

Is Adukale Kayi Kodubale healthy?

Adukale Kayi Kodubale scores EA3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (719.6mg per 100g); High saturated fat (7.9g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: Source of protein (6.1g); No added sugar.

What does the EA3 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 (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Adukale Kayi Kodubale should I watch?

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida).

Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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