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One large piece (50 grams) of aloo samosa has 217 kcal. The majority of the calories are from the fat or oil used to deep fry the samosa. Calories in a samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe.
Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Samosa Calories (kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 130 | 260 | 390 | 520 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 173 | 347 | 520 | 694 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 217 | 434 | 650 | 867 |
Samosa contains 35% carbohydrates, 5% protein, and 60% fat. Avoid eating samosa as it is a deep-fried snack high in calories, saturated fat, and trans fat.
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It is a high-calorie deep-fried snack that contains saturated fat and trans fat. Eating foods high in saturated fat leads to weight gain. Hence eating samosa is not good for weight loss.
To learn more read our blog on how to reduce saturated fat in your diet and lose weight.
Samosa is a deep-fried snack with high trans fat. It could lead to complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Individuals with diabetes should avoid eating samosas.
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Samosa is a deep-fried snack with high trans fat. It could lead to the clogging of arteries and result in high blood pressure. Hence, samosa is not a safe choice for individuals with high blood pressure.
Aloo samosa is made of refined wheat flour (maida), potato, and oil. It could worsen insulin resistance in individuals with PCOS. So eating samosa is not good for PCOS.
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Samosa should not be part of the diet of individuals with hypothyroidism since it is high in calories and fat. As such, a person suffering from hypothyroidism has sluggish metabolism, and adding foods high in fat makes it difficult to lose weight.
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Samosa is high in fat and could suppress your immune system. Excess fat in your diet can negatively impact the gut microbiome which is critical for proper immune function. To know which nutrients effectively boost immunity, read our blog on supporting your immunity through nutrition.
Samosa contains less protein and excess fat content. It does not contribute to muscle gain and could in turn increase body fat. To improve muscle gain include protein-rich foods in your diet. Download the HINT app and go to the recipe section to check for high-protein recipes.
Samosa is high in calories and could directly contribute to weight gain. However, for healthy weight gain, we recommend eating high-protein foods and adequate physical activity.
For more protein-rich snacks that could be consumed instead of samosa, you can check the recipes section of the HINT app.
Samosa is high in calories and makes it difficult to lose body fat. Eating foods high in protein such as pulses, legumes, low-fat dairy products, and egg whites instead of samosa helps in fat loss.
Here are the calorie values of different types of small-piece samosas. Download the Hint app for more information on samosa recipes, calories, and nutrition facts.
Samosa Varieties | Calories (kcal) in 1 Small Piece (30 grams) |
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Vegetable Samosa | 120 |
Mccain cheese corn samosa | 123 |
Egg Samosa | 124 |
Chicken Keema Samosa | 129 |
Mutton Keema Samosa | 130 |
Aloo Samosa | 130 |
Onion Samosa | 131 |
Paneer Samosa | 134 |
There are many healthy and tasty varieties of Samosa. Listed below are the popular varieties of Samosa.
One small piece (30 grams) of onion samosa has 131 kcal. It contains 36% carbohydrates, 5% protein, and 59% fat. Eating such fried food could lead to blockage of arteries and cause heart disease.
Calories in onion samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe. Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Onion Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Onion Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Onion Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Onion Samosa Calories (kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 131 | 263 | 394 | 525 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 219 | 438 | 656 | 875 |
One small piece (30 grams) of chicken keema samosa has 129 kcal. It contains 32% carbohydrates, 9% protein, and 59% fat. Replacing aloo in samosa with chicken could increase the quantity of protein. However, eat chicken samosa in moderation as it is still high in saturated and trans fat.
Calories in chicken samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe. Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Chicken Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Chicken Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Chicken Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Chicken Samosa Calories(kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 129 | 258 | 387 | 517 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 172 | 344 | 517 | 689 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 215 | 431 | 646 | 861 |
One small piece (30 grams) of vegetable samosa has 120 kcal. It contains 35% carbohydrates, 5% protein, and 60% fat. Adding vegetables to samosa makes it more nutritious.
Calories in vegetable samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe. Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Vegetable Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Vegetable Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Vegetable Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Vegetable Samosa Calories (kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 120 | 241 | 361 | 481 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 160 | 321 | 481 | 641 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 200 | 401 | 601 | 802 |
One small piece (30 grams) of egg samosa has 124 kcal. It contains 31% carbohydrates, 7% protein, and 62% fat. Replacing aloo in samosa with egg could increase the quantity of protein. However, eat egg samosa in moderation as it still contains saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat.
Calories in egg samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe. Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Egg Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Egg Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Egg Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Egg Samosa Calories (kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 124 | 247 | 371 | 494 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 165 | 330 | 494 | 659 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 206 | 412 | 618 | 824 |
One small piece (30 grams) of keema samosa has 130 kcal. It contains 32% carbohydrates, 8% protein, and 60% fat. Replacing aloo in samosa with mutton keema could increase the quantity of protein. However, eat keema samosa in moderation as it is high in saturated and trans fat.
Calories in keema samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe. Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Keema Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Keema Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Keema Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Keema Samosa Calories (kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 130 | 261 | 391 | 522 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 174 | 348 | 522 | 696 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 217 | 435 | 652 | 870 |
One small piece (30 grams) of paneer samosa has 134 kcal. It contains 33% carbohydrates, 7% protein, and 60% fat. Replacing aloo in samosa with paneer could increase the quantity of protein. However, eat paneer samosa in moderation as it is still high in saturated and trans fat.
Calories in paneer samosa depend on its serving size or quantity in grams and recipe. Here is a table of how calories increase with serving size and the number of Samosas.
Samosa Serving Size (in grams) | 1 Paneer Samosa Calories (kcal) | 2 Paneer Samosa Calories (kcal) | 3 Paneer Samosa Calories (kcal) | 4 Paneer Samosa Calories (kcal) |
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Small piece (30 grams) | 134 | 267 | 401 | 535 |
Medium piece (40 grams) | 178 | 357 | 535 | 713 |
Large piece (50 grams) | 223 | 446 | 669 | 891 |