Samosa Calories and Nutrition
Also known as: Singara, Sambusa
1 standard samosa (~75 g) of Samosa contains 233 calories, 3.9g protein, 24.9g carbs and 13.1g fat — a vegan dish in the snacks category.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 standard samosa (~75 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 232.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5.14 g | 3.9 g |
| Carbs | 33.16 g | 24.9 g |
| Fat | 17.47 g | 13.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 1.28 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 388 mg | 291 mg |
| Saturated fat | 4.41 g | 3.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 10.5 mg |
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How Samosa fits in your diet
A 1 standard samosa (~75 g) of samosa contributes about 12% of a 2,000-kcal daily target and roughly 8% of an average adult's 50 g daily protein floor. Typically made with maida (refined flour), oil, potato, peas, cumin, coriander.
Deep-fried pastry triangle stuffed with spiced potato and peas. Iconic Indian tea-time snack. For a balanced Indian plate, pair it with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs or chicken), a sabzi and a small portion of curd or salad. Restaurant or street-style versions can run 20–40% higher in calories because of extra oil, ghee or cream — adjust portion size accordingly.
Cuisine region: pan indian.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 samosa?
A standard 75 g samosa has roughly 230 kcal. A larger street-style 100 g samosa can reach 310 kcal, plus the chutney.
Is samosa bad for weight loss?
Yes — samosas are deep-fried in refined flour and oil. Limit to one occasionally and pair with green chutney rather than sweet tamarind chutney. A baked or air-fried samosa cuts calories by ~30%.
How much fat is in one samosa?
A standard samosa has roughly 13 g of fat — about 20% of an average daily fat allowance.
Samosa vs pakora — which is healthier?
Both are deep-fried and similar in calories per gram. Vegetable pakoras have slightly more fibre; samosas have more potato (starch). Neither is weight-loss-friendly — treat both as occasional snacks.
Can diabetics eat samosa?
Not regularly. The refined-flour crust and starchy potato filling cause a sharp glucose spike. Diabetics should limit samosa to rare occasions and pair with protein or salad.
Sources
Nutrition values for samosa are sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2708730). Per-100 g figures scaled to the selected serving above.
Primary reference: View on USDA FoodData Central
Updated: 17/5/2026