Same craving, very different labels. We compare a typical fried namkeen with a roasted trail mix — oil, maida, protein and what 'roasted' really means — so you can pick with open eyes.

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From roasted edamame (46g protein/100g) to pumpkin seeds and roasted bean mixes — a ranked, honest guide to India's highest-protein plant-based snacks, with numbers.

Roasted chana is India's default protein snack — but roasted edamame has roughly 2.5x the protein per serving. Here's the full comparison: protein, carbs, taste and price.