Bamba
Serving: 1 bag (~25 g)
Bamba is the puffed peanut-butter snack found in nearly every Israeli home. It is airy and light to hold, but the peanut coating makes it more calorie-dense than its volume suggests.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- Most of the fat and calories come from the peanut butter coating.
- A small individual bag is one portion; the large family bag is several.
- It is a notable source of early peanut exposure for infants.
Logging tip
Bag sizes vary widely — photograph what you are eating so Nishnush matches the right one.
Common questions
How many calories are in Bamba? +
A small bag (~25 g) is about 130 calories — roughly 12 g carbs, 8 g fat and 3 g protein. The big family bag is several times that.
Is Bamba a healthy snack? +
It is lighter than chips and has some peanut protein, but it is still a processed snack. A small bag is a reasonable portion; the large bag is easy to overdo.
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