Calories in Samosa
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Samosa contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 small/individual (25 g) provides about 78 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in turnovers and other grain-based items on FoodFactly, where the median is 250 kcal per 100 g across 36 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 17% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 16% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.5 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol C | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 388 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 33.2 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 54 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 14 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.31 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.067 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 68 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 11.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.43 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 6.1 µg | 11% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein5.1 gin the lowest quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 9.1 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the lowest quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 2.7 g)
- Fat17.5 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 11.9 g)
- Saturated fat4.4 gabove the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 4 g)
- Sodium388 mgin the lowest quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 457 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.081 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.049 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 57 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 91 µg |
| Retinol C | 49 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 42.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 34 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empanada, NFS | 291 | 7.2 g | 29.9 g | 16 g |
| Empanada, beef, with vegetables | 291 | 7.2 g | 29.9 g | 16 g |
| Empanada, chicken, with vegetables | 283 | 7.4 g | 29.9 g | 15.1 g |
| Pie, coconut cream, prepared from mix, no-bake type | 276 | 2.8 g | 28.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Pie, chocolate mousse, prepared from mix, no-bake type | 260 | 3.5 g | 29.6 g | 15.4 g |
| Pie, coconut custard, commercially prepared | 260 | 5.9 g | 30.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Cake, cheesecake, prepared from mix, no-bake type | 274 | 5.5 g | 35.5 g | 12.7 g |
| Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe | 291 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 14.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in samosa?
100 g of samosa has 310 kcal. 1 small/individual (25 g): about 78 kcal.
How much protein is in samosa?
Samosa contains 5.1 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in 1 small/individual (25 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turnovers and other grain-based items, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.1 g).
How many carbs are in samosa?
Samosa has 33.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in samosa?
Samosa contains 17.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.4 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does samosa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (26% DV), Folate (B9) (17% DV), Niacin (B3) (16% DV), Vitamin E (16% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in samosa?
100 g contains 388 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 2708730. 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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