MTR Minute Fresh Idli Batter vs iD Organic Rice Rava Idly Batter

Ready-made wet idli batter is a convenient choice for busy folks who love freshly prepared tiffin – no grinding needed, just steam and serve with chutney!

Which batter to choose?

Here's a Idli batter showdown of popular brands MTR Minute Fresh Idli Batter & iD Organic Rice Rava Idly Batter in side-by-side style:

Ingredients

MTR Minute Fresh Idli BatteriD Organic Rice Rava Idly Batter
MTR Minute Fresh Idli Batter
iD Organic Rice Rava Idly Batter
  • RO Purified water
  • Rice suji
  • Black gram (13%)
  • Iodised salt
  • RO-Purified Water (55%)
  • Rice Rava (32%)
  • Urad Dal (est. ~13%)
  • Iodised Salt

Nutrition Facts Side-by-Side (per 100g)

NutrientMTR Idli BatteriD Idly Batter
Energy127 kcal135.43 kcal
Proteins4.9 g5.61 g
Fat0.8 g0.99 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g0.42 g
Carbohydrates25 g26.02 g
Sugars0.3 g0 g
FiberNot specified1.98 g
Sodium 428 mg91.89 mg 
Salt1.07 g0.23 g 

Verdict? Except for the fact that MTR batter contains more salt, both are nearly identical in composition.

For easy-to-read ingredient and nutrient details of branded & packaged foods like idli batters, check out  OpenFoodFacts.org, the Wikipedia of food. It keeps a crowdsourced database of packaged products with version history, letting you see if ingredients and their compositions change over time and also allowing you the flexibility to edit details if you notice something new.

Fun Fact: In popular ready-to-use idli batters, about 55% of the mix is RO-purified water!

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