Snacking Smart: The 200-Calorie Rule
Many packaged snacks blow past 200 calories before you've finished the bag. Snacking smart doesn't mean snacking less — it means knowing your portion. Here are our picks for Indian snacks that stay under 200 calories per serving, with numbers from our pack labels.
1. Roasted Makhana (Fox Nuts) — about 130 to 150 calories per 30g
A 30g serving of our roasted makhana comes in at about 129 to 152 calories, depending on the flavour. A full 45g pouch of Himalayan Salt & Pepper is about 194 calories. It's light, crunchy, and surprisingly satisfying.
Vayu Farms' makhana comes in gourmet flavours that make it easy to ditch the biscuit tin — try Himalayan Salt & Pepper for a clean snack or Truffle when you want something more indulgent.
2. Ragi Chips — about 150 calories per 30g
Ragi (finger millet) is one of India's traditional millets, known for its calcium and fibre. Vayu Farms Ragi Masala Chips are roasted, never deep fried, and a 30g serving has about 150 calories. The 95g pouch is one to share.
3. Beetroot Chips — about 154 calories per 30g
Beetroot chips are naturally sweet and a colourful change from potato chips. Vayu Farms Masala Beetroot Chips add a spiced Indian twist. They contain milk and peanut.
4. Caramel Makhana — about 127 calories per 30g
Yes, a caramel snack under 200 calories is real. A full 45g pouch of Caramel Makhana is about 190 calories — a lighter way to satisfy a sweet craving. It contains milk.
The Bottom Line
Eating well doesn't mean giving up on taste. The best snacks are the ones you actually want to eat, in a portion you can count. Browse the full Vayu Farms makhana range or explore our combos.