Calories in Onion samosa (small)
One piece of Onion samosa (small) is about 40 g, which comes to 116 kcal and 2.0 g of protein — roughly 8% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Onion samosa (small) nutrition
| Per | 1 piece (40 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 116 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 5.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 32.0 g |
| Fat | 6.4 g | 16.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 2.0 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is an ordinary everyday food.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Vada pav — 377 kcal per piece
- Punugulu — 168 kcal per serving
- Medu vada — 140 kcal per piece
- Onion pakora — 180 kcal per serving
Common questions
How many calories in 1 piece of Onion samosa (small)?
About 116 kcal per piece (40 g), and 290 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Onion samosa (small)?
About 2.0 g per piece, which is 5.0 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.