Chheda's Salt-n-Pepper Banana Chips
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (17g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- Banana (62.5%)
- Palm Oil (32.5%)
- Black Pepper (2%)
- Salt (1.5%)
- Black Salt (1%)
- Dry Mango Powder (0.5%)
- Ground Spices (0.5%)
DB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewA third of the pack is palm oil.
Chheda's Salt-n-Pepper Banana Chips declare every ingredient's share: banana 62.5%, palm oil 32.5%, black pepper 2%, salt, black salt, dry mango and spices.
CleanPlate scores it DB3. The D for nutrition reflects low protein for the calories. The B for ingredients reflects real spices held back by palm oil. The 3 for risk comes from energy and saturated fat.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Salt-n-Pepper”
Black pepper is declared at 2%, with salt, black salt and dry mango.
How DB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 3 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 570 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Banana
- Main fat
- Palm Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Palm oil
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 198 mg
- Saturated fat
- 17 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?
Banana (62.5%), palm oil (32.5%), black pepper (2%), salt (1.5%), black salt (1%), dry mango powder (0.5%) and ground spices (0.5%).
Per 100 g: 570 kcal, 3 g protein, 39 g fat (17 g saturated), 0 g sugar and 198 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Palm oilConcern
32.5% of the pack, giving 17 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- Energy densityConcern
570 kcal per 100 g.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Pepper chips are spicier, so you eat less"
Portion control still matters at 570 kcal per 100 g.
Myth: "Banana chips are mostly banana"
Here nearly a third is oil.
How often, and how
- AdultsA small handful
- ChildrenOccasional
- Watching cholesterolLimit
Smarter ways to eat it
Choose rice bran oil chips
A similar snack with less saturated fat.
Portion it
About 20 g per serving.
Common questions
Is Chheda's Salt-n-Pepper Banana Chips healthy?
Chheda's Salt-n-Pepper Banana Chips scores DB3 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (17g); Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of fibre; No added sugar.
What does the DB3 score mean?
The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Which ingredients in Chheda's Salt-n-Pepper Banana Chips should I watch?
Palm Oil (32.5%) (Palm oil).
Last reviewed August 6, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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