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Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala vs Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g
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What's different
- •Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has 13× as much protein as Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala (6.5 g vs 0.5 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala has about 92% more sodium than Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g (20,690 mg vs 10,754 mg per 100 g/ml).
- •Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has about 67% more energy than Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala (293 kcal vs 175 kcal per 100 g/ml).
- •Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g is ultra-processed; Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala is lightly processed.
- •Only Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g lists the flagged ingredients Natural Colour and Flavour Enhancer.
- •Only Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g lists the allergen Soy.
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala
Fewer concerns on: Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g
Fewer concerns on: Excess Sodium & Salt, Protein & Fibre Content, Overall Nutritional Value
Scores: both products fall in the Concerning band, so the small gap between them doesn't make one "safer". See each product's label findings below. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
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Safety Score
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala is a spice blend with a simple ingredient list, but it is exceptionally high in sodium.
Safety Score
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g is a more complex mix with better protein content but includes several additives and refined ingredients.
Side by side
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Concern match
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For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
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.
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g contains less sodium per 100g compared to Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala, which lists Salt as its primary ingredient and has a significantly higher sodium content.
Both products contain similar amounts of sugar per 100g, with Sugar listed as an ingredient in both Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g, alongside Dried Glucose Syrup in the latter.
Both Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g have very low and comparable levels of saturated fat and no trans fat listed in their nutritional information.
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala consists primarily of spices and natural ingredients, while Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g includes Corn flour, Dried Glucose Syrup, and various additives like Thickening & Stabilizing Agent, indicating a higher degree of processing.
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala does not list any artificial colors, whereas Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g includes 'Natural Colour' without further specification.
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala does not list any flavour enhancers, while Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g explicitly lists 'Flavour Enhancer' without specifying the substance.
Neither Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala nor Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g list any artificial sweeteners in their ingredients.
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala contains only spices and natural ingredients, while Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g lists several additives such as Anticaking Agent, Thickening & Stabilizing Agent, and Acidity Regulator.
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g provides a higher protein content per 100g, likely due to ingredients like Corn flour and Soy Sauce Powder, compared to Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala which is primarily spices.
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g offers a better overall nutritional profile with higher protein and lower sodium compared to Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala, which is very high in sodium.
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala
In its favour, from the label
- Minimal processing with whole spices
- No artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavour enhancers
Label findings to note
- Very high sodium per serving
- Very high sodium content due to Salt and Black Salt
- Low protein and overall nutritional value
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g
In its favour, from the label
- Lower sodium content compared to Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala
- Higher protein content per 100g
Label findings to note
- Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
- Flavouring not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Colour, anticaking agent, acidity regulator not disclosed — 4 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
- Contains corn flour and dried glucose syrup, indicating higher processing
- Includes unspecified 'Natural Colour', 'Flavour Enhancer', 'Anticaking Agent', 'Thickening & Stabilizing Agent', and 'Acidity Regulator'
Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala vs Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g — frequently asked questions
They are about the same. Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala has 14.1 g and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has 14.5 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala has 12.4 g and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has 11.9 g of added sugar per 100 g/ml.
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has more per 100 g/ml. Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala has 0.5 g and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has 6.5 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has less per 100 g/ml. Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala has 20,690 mg and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has 10,754 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala has 1.2 g and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g has 1.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
Decode Label rates Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala as lightly processed and Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g as ultra-processed, from their ingredient lists.
No allergen is named in Catch Sprinkles Chat Masala's ingredient list. Ching’s Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix, 100g's ingredient list includes Soy. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
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