Calories in Pakora
Generic food Vegetables
Pakora contains 125 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pakora (12 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from fat and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fried vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 218 kcal per 100 g across 21 foods.
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 19% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 380 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein C | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.87 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.3 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.056 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 129 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 25 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 214 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Selenium C | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 34%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.9 gin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 3.7 g)
- Fiber3.2 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Fat4.8 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 12.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.6 gin the lowest quarter of fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium380 mgin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 315 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 29 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 13 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 129 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean salad, yellow and/or green string beans | 109 | 3.5 g | 13 g | 5 g |
| Broccoli casserole with noodles | 112 | 3.6 g | 15.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Broccoli casserole with rice | 107 | 4.1 g | 15.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Corn, scalloped or pudding | 116 | 4.5 g | 15 g | 5.1 g |
| Tomatoes, scalloped | 110 | 2.7 g | 14.1 g | 5 g |
| Potato salad, German style | 108 | 2.9 g | 17.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with Italian dressing | 114 | 2.8 g | 15.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 112 | 2.8 g | 15.9 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pakora?
100 g of pakora has 125 kcal. 1 pakora (12 g): about 15 kcal.
How much protein is in pakora?
Pakora contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.59 g in 1 pakora (12 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.7 g).
How many carbs are in pakora?
Pakora has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pakora?
Pakora contains 4.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.6 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pakora contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (32% DV) and copper (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pakora?
100 g contains 380 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710066. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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