Onion pakora vs samosa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick onion pakora; for muscle gain onion pakora does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Onion pakora | Samosa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 6 pieces | 1 samosa |
| Calories | 304 kcal | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 31 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 52% | 44% |
What the numbers say
- Onion pakora has 51 kcal more a serving than samosa. One serving of onion pakora has the calories of about 1.2 servings of samosa.
- Onion pakora has more protein: 9 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, onion pakora wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Onion pakora, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Onion pakora, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.