Compare roasted chana and makhana at the same snack weight if protein or fibre is the reason you are choosing. Roasted chana is a pulse-based snack. Makhana is a popped seed snack and can look like a much bigger bowl for the same weight. Flavourings, oil and salt vary by pack.
Put two packets on one basis
Suppose a fictional roasted chana label shows 20 g protein per 100 g, while a fictional makhana pack shows 10 g per 100 g. A 25 g portion would give 5 g and 2.5 g respectively. These numbers illustrate the calculation. Copy the figures from the two actual labels you are comparing.
| What to compare | Use the same basis |
|---|---|
| Protein and fibre | Per 100 g or equal gram portions |
| Price | Rupees per 100 g or per usual portion |
| Salt, oil and flavourings | Read both ingredient lists and sodium figures |
Consider the packet you’ll finish
A flavoured snack and the plain version can taste and cost quite differently. If one pack leaves you hungry or the other disappears in one sitting, write down the portion you usually eat. That helps you compare what lands on your plate. For another dry option, look at the Indian office snack guide. The vegetarian tiffin guide helps when you need a fuller meal to carry.