Calories in Samosa

Samosa has about 180 calories per 1 samosa (60 g), with 3 g protein, 19.2 g carbs and 10.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 300 kcal.

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Good fibre source
180kcal
Calories · 1 samosa (60 g)
3g
Protein · 1 samosa (60 g)
19.2g
Carbs · 1 samosa (60 g)
10.2g
Fat · 1 samosa (60 g)
Carbs 42%Protein 7%Fat 51%share of calories

Samosa calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 samosa (60 g)180 kcal3 g19.2 g10.2 g
100 g300 kcal5 g32 g17 g

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Samosa nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 samosa (60 g)
Calories300 kcal180 kcal
Protein5 g3 g
Carbohydrates32 g19.2 g
Fat17 g10.2 g
Fibre3 g1.8 g
Sugar2 g1.2 g
Sodium400 mg240 mg
Calcium25 mg15 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.9 mg
Potassium250 mg150 mg
Vitamin C4 mg2.4 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Samosa healthy?

  • ●Samosa is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 300 kcal per 100 g. About 42% of its calories come from carbs, 7% from protein and 51% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 samosa (60 g) already adds 180 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (3 g in 1 samosa (60 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 samosa (60 g) (180 kcal) takes about 36 min of brisk walking or 16 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Samosa: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Samosa?

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One serving of Samosa, 1 samosa (60 g), has roughly 180 calories, with 3 g protein, 19.2 g carbohydrates, 10.2 g fat and 1.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Samosa?

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100 g of Samosa has 300 kcal, with 5 g protein, 32 g carbs, 17 g fat, 3 g fibre and 2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Samosa?

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Samosa has 5 g protein per 100 g (3 g in 1 samosa (60 g)). Protein provides about 7% of its calories.

Is Samosa good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 300 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 samosa (60 g) adds 180 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Samosa?

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Burning roughly 180 kcal takes about 36 minutes of brisk walking or 16 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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