1.5 /10
4.3 /10
Bikano Dry Petha vs Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda
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What's different
- •Bikano Dry Petha has 2.8× as much total sugar as Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda (72.4 g vs 26 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has 19× as much protein as Bikano Dry Petha (13.1 g vs 0.7 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has 8.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml; Bikano Dry Petha declares 0 g.
- •Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has about 37% more energy than Bikano Dry Petha (418 kcal vs 305 kcal per 100 g/ml).
- •Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda is processed; Bikano Dry Petha is lightly processed.
- •Only Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda lists the allergen Milk.
Bikano Dry Petha
Fewer concerns on: Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated), Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar, Protein & Fibre Content, Overall Nutritional Value
Scores: Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has the higher Decode Label score (4.3 vs 1.5). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Bikano Dry Petha is a simple sweet primarily composed of sugar, offering minimal nutritional benefits beyond energy.
Safety Score
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda offers a moderate nutritional profile with protein and fibre, but contains significant sugar and saturated fat.
Side by side
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Concern match
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For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda and Bikano Dry Petha contain very low levels of sodium, contributing minimally to daily intake.
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda scores higher due to its lower sugar content (26g per 100g) compared to Bikano Dry Petha, which lists Sugar as its primary ingredient and contains 72.4g per 100g.
Bikano Dry Petha is the higher-scoring product as it contains no saturated or trans fats, unlike Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda which contains 8.4g of saturated fat per 100g from Milk Solids.
Bikano Dry Petha scores higher as it contains only two ingredients, Sugar and Ash Gourd, suggesting a less complex processing profile compared to Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda which includes Milk Solids and a Preservative.
Both Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda and Bikano Dry Petha do not list any artificial colours or dyes in their ingredients.
Neither Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda nor Bikano Dry Petha list any flavour enhancers or MSG in their ingredients.
Both Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda and Bikano Dry Petha do not contain any artificial sweeteners, relying on Refined Sugar or Sugar for sweetness.
Both Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda and Bikano Dry Petha do not list multiple preservatives or additives, with Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda only listing an unspecified 'Preservative'.
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda is the higher-scoring product, providing significantly more protein (13.09g per 100g from Milk Solids) and fibre (1.55g per 100g) compared to Bikano Dry Petha, which has minimal protein (0.7g) and no listed fibre.
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda offers a higher overall nutritional value due to its notable protein and fibre content from Milk Solids, despite its sugar and saturated fat, whereas Bikano Dry Petha is primarily sugar with minimal other nutrients.
Bikano Dry Petha
In its favour, from the label
- No saturated or trans fats
- Simple ingredient list (Sugar, Ash Gourd)
- No listed artificial colours, dyes, or sweeteners
Label findings to note
- Very high added sugar
- Extremely low protein and fibre
- Minimal overall nutritional value
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda
In its favour, from the label
- Higher protein content from Milk Solids
- Contains some dietary fibre
Label findings to note
- Preservative not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Contains saturated fat from Milk Solids
- Includes an unspecified 'Preservative'
- High in refined sugar
Bikano Dry Petha vs Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda — frequently asked questions
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has less per 100 g/ml. Bikano Dry Petha has 72.4 g and Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has 26 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has more per 100 g/ml. Bikano Dry Petha has 0.7 g and Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has 13.1 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Bikano Dry Petha has 0 mg and Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has 10 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
Bikano Dry Petha has less per 100 g/ml. Bikano Dry Petha has 0 g and Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda has 8.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
Decode Label rates Bikano Dry Petha as lightly processed and Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda as processed, from their ingredient lists.
No allergen is named in Bikano Dry Petha's ingredient list. Haldiram's Nagpur Special Malai Peda's ingredient list includes Milk. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
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