Per 100 g, Samosa has 300 kcal and Kachori has 330 kcal. A typical serving of Samosa (1 samosa, 60 g) has 180 kcal and 3 g protein, and a typical serving of Kachori (1 kachori, 50 g) has 165 kcal and 3 g protein.
Better for weight loss
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They are close: 300 vs 330 kcal per 100 g, with similar protein and fibre. Portion size matters more than the pick.
More protein per calorie
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Per calorie they are close: 1.7 g vs 1.8 g protein per 100 kcal (5 g vs 6 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.
More fibre per calorie
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They are similar: 1 g vs 0.9 g fibre per 100 kcal (3 g vs 3 g per 100 g).
For weight loss there is little to choose between Samosa and Kachori, so control the portion. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.
| Per 100 g | Samosa | Kachori |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 330 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 18 g |
| Fibre | 3 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 0 mg |
Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.
Samosa, 1 samosa (60 g)
180 kcal
3 g protein · 19.2 g carbs · 10.2 g fat · 1.8 g fibre
100 kcal = about 33 g
Full nutrition for Samosa →Kachori, 1 kachori (50 g)
165 kcal
3 g protein · 17.5 g carbs · 9 g fat · 1.5 g fibre
100 kcal = about 30 g
Full nutrition for Kachori →Kachori has more: 330 kcal per 100 g against 300 kcal. A typical serving of Samosa (1 samosa, 60 g) has 180 kcal and 3 g protein, and a typical serving of Kachori (1 kachori, 50 g) has 165 kcal and 3 g protein.
Neither has a clear edge. They are close: 300 vs 330 kcal per 100 g, with similar protein and fibre. Portion size matters more than the pick. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Per calorie they are close: 1.7 g vs 1.8 g protein per 100 kcal (5 g vs 6 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.
About 33 g of Samosa or 30 g of Kachori gives you 100 kcal.
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