Calories in Samosa
Samosa has about 160 calories per 1 medium samosa (55 g), or 290 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.8 g protein, 16.5 g carbs and 9.1 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 medium samosa (55 g) | 1 large samosa (90 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 160 kcal | 261 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 2.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g | 16.5 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 16.5 g | 9.1 g | 14.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 1.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 231 mg | 378 mg |
About Samosa
A potato samosa is spiced mashed potato and peas in a thin pastry, deep-fried. The pastry soaks up oil, so a medium samosa is about 160 kcal and a large bakery one closer to 260 kcal. Two with chutney at iftar is a 350 kcal snack.
Tip: Baked or air-fried samosas lose around 40% of the calories; the filling is not the problem, the frying is.
Burn off 160 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking36 min
- Running15 min
- Cycling20 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in samosa?+
About 160 kcal per 1 medium samosa (55 g), or 290 kcal per 100 g. Deep-fried pastry; more than half the calories come from the oil the pastry absorbs.
How many calories in 1 large samosa?+
1 large samosa (90 g) is roughly 261 kcal with 4.5 g protein, 27 g carbs and 14.8 g fat.
How much protein is in samosa?+
About 2.8 g per 1 medium samosa. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is samosa good for weight loss?+
Samosa is calorie-dense (290 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.