Calories in Pakora
Pakora has about 80 calories per 1 pakora (25 g), or 320 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 1.8 g protein, 7 g carbs and 5 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Estimated for a typical home-style recipe. Restaurant and homemade versions vary with oil, ghee and portion size.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 pakora (25 g) | 5 pakoras (125 g) | 1 plate (150 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | 80 kcal | 400 kcal | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 1.8 g | 8.8 g | 10.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 7 g | 35 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 20 g | 5 g | 25 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 0.8 g | 3.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g | 0.5 g | 2.5 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 113 mg | 563 mg | 675 mg |
About Pakora
Pakoras are vegetables — onion, potato, spinach — dipped in a gram-flour batter and deep-fried. Each one is small, about 80 kcal, but nobody eats one; a typical plate of five or six with chutney is around 400 kcal.
Tip: Count pakoras by the piece, not by the plate. A monsoon evening of pakoras and chai can easily reach a full meal's calories.
Burn off 80 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking18 min
- Running7 min
- Cycling10 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in pakora?+
About 80 kcal per 1 pakora (25 g), or 320 kcal per 100 g. Gram-flour batter gives a little protein, but most of the calories are from the frying oil.
How many calories in 5 pakoras?+
5 pakoras (125 g) is roughly 400 kcal with 8.8 g protein, 35 g carbs and 25 g fat.
How much protein is in pakora?+
About 1.8 g per 1 pakora. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is pakora good for weight loss?+
Pakora is calorie-dense (320 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.