Samosa calories: per piece, by size and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
Quick answer
About 150 kcal for one medium fried samosa (60 to 70 g), within a 130 to 170 kcal range.
- Per 100 g: About 255 kcal
- Protein: about 3.1 g per 1 samosa
Samosa calories by size
| Size | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Small (party or mini) | 45 g | about 115 kcal |
| Medium (tea stall) | 60 g | about 150 kcal |
| Large (restaurant or sweet shop) | 90 g | about 200 kcal |
Chutney and a second samosa are where the evening total moves. Two large restaurant samosas are about 400 kcal. Baking or air frying lowers the fat a little.
A serving of samosa (1 samosa, about 60 g) has 150 kcal, with 3.1 g protein, 19.9 g carbohydrate and 10.5 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 250 kcal. That is 2.1 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (60 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 33.2 g |
| Fat | 10.5 g | 17.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.1 g | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 samosa, about 60 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026. Calories are set to a typical household piece, with other nutrients scaled from the per 100 g record.
What one serving looks like
One samosa of about 60 g is a small triangle, about the size of a palm, filled with spiced potato and peas.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 150 kcal, one serving is about 9 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 13 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. One samosa with tea is a snack that fits. Two or three with chutney becomes a meal, and tends to crowd out the rest of the day.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Bhel puri, Pani puri and Roasted makhana.
How cooking changes the number
Deep frying is what makes samosa heavy. Baked or air fried samosas bring the number down a lot, though the pastry is not the same.
A swap to try
Try Roasted chana. Roasted chana is crunchy and savoury, with more protein and far fewer calories. Roasted chana (1 handful, about 30 g) comes to 113 kcal, which is 37 kcal less than 150 for samosa.
Who might want to watch it
People with high cholesterol or acidity usually do better with fewer fried snacks.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Samosa calories: common questions
How many calories are in 1 samosa?
One medium fried samosa of 60 to 70 g has around 150 kcal, usually 130 to 170 kcal. A large restaurant samosa is about 160 to 220 kcal.
How many calories are in 2 samosas?
Two medium samosas are about 300 kcal. Two large ones can reach 400 kcal, before chutney.
Is a baked or air-fried samosa lower in calories?
Usually yes, because less oil is absorbed. The pastry and potato filling still carry the carbohydrate, so portion size matters most.
Why do samosa calories vary so much?
The size, the thickness of the pastry, the filling and the oil it was fried in all change the number. Reused oil and a thick crust push it up.
Can I eat samosa on Diwali?
Yes. One samosa with chai is a normal part of the festival. Pair it with a lighter meal around it and enjoy it.
How to enjoy samosa this Diwali without overdoing it
- Share a plate. One samosa with chutney and chai is a complete snack for most people.
- Eat it with something fresh like cucumber, salad or curd, so the plate is not all fried.
- Make it a meal, not an add-on: if the samosa is your evening snack, keep dinner light and balanced.
- If you cook at home, bake or air fry a batch for the family and use a thinner pastry. No one has to feel they are missing out.
For more numbers, see the calorie count of popular Indian foods and calories in 1 Indian sweet.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted chana | 1 handful, about 30 g | 113 | 6.1 g |
| Bhel puri | 1 plate, about 120 g | 171 | 3.9 g |
| Pani puri | 6 puri with pani, about 120 g | 185 | 4.4 g |
| Roasted makhana | 1 small bowl, about 30 g | 111 | 4.3 g |
| Pakora | 5 pieces, about 80 g | 100 | 3.9 g |
| Veg momos | 5 pieces, about 125 g | 223 | 5.5 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Samosa, USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023 (Oct 2024 release), FDC ID 2708730
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
