Haldiram'sChips & Snacks#36 of 49 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Haldiram's Chatpata Masala Soya Sticks

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (629mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (18.6g)
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.5g)

Ingredients, decoded

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

DB4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy554.1 kcal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates45 g
Total sugars4.2 g
Total fat38.2 g
Saturated fat18.6 g
Sodium629 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Starch sticks with more saturated fat than protein.

Haldiram's Chatpata Masala Soya Sticks are made mostly from tapioca starch, fried in refined palmolein, with soya flour and urad flour for body.

CleanPlate scores it DB4. The D for nutrition reflects that the soya adds some protein but not enough to offset a starch base. The B for ingredients reflects a short list without additives, held back by palmolein. The 4 for risk comes from energy, saturated fat and sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Soya Sticks”

    Be careful

    Soya flour is the third ingredient, but tapioca starch comes first; protein is 7.5 g per 100 g.

How DB4 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
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
7.5 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
554 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
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Tapioca Starch
Main fat
Refined Palmolein Oil
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
0
Flagged
Palmolein

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Total sugar
4.2 g
Sodium
629 mg
Saturated fat
18.6 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 tapioca starch, refined palmolein, soya flour, urad flour and 'mix spices', with no percentages declared.

Per 100 g: 554 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 38.2 g fat (18.6 g saturated), 4.2 g sugar and 629 mg sodium. The panel gives one sugar figure with no added-sugar split and no trans fat line.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    18.6 g per 100 g from palmolein.

  • Energy densityConcern

    554 kcal per 100 g.

  • Incomplete labelWorth watching

    No added-sugar split and no trans fat row. Scored provisionally.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Soya sticks are a protein snack"

The base is tapioca starch. Protein is 7.5 g per 100 g.

Myth: "Masala means real spices"

The spices are not itemised, so it is hard to tell.

How often, and how

  • AdultsSmall portion occasionally
  • ChildrenOccasional
  • Watching cholesterolLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Roasted soya chunks

Soak and roast soya chunks with masala for a far higher-protein snack.

Share it

Pour a small bowl.

Common questions

Is Haldiram's Chatpata Masala Soya Sticks healthy?

Haldiram's Chatpata Masala Soya Sticks scores DB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (629mg per 100g); High saturated fat (18.6g); Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.5g).

What does the DB4 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 (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in Haldiram's Chatpata Masala Soya Sticks should I watch?

Refined Palmolein Oil (Palmolein).

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

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