How Many Calories in a Samosa? Vegetable, Lamb, Baked and Fried
152 calories: that's a standard vegetable samosa of about 70 g, from a base of 217 kcal per 100 g. A big takeaway samosa nearer 120 g comes in at 260, and a deep-fried lamb one can reach 455. If you've wondered how many calories in a samosa, the filling is only half the story — the cooking method writes the rest.
You'd need to walk about 30 minutes to burn the 152 calories in a standard vegetable samosa (70 g).
How long does it take to burn off a samosa?
A standard vegetable samosa (70 g) is 152 kcal. Enter your weight and the amount you ate to see how long it takes you to burn that off:
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| Activity | Time to burn 152 kcal |
|---|---|
| Walking, brisk | 30 min |
| Cycling, moderate | 19 min |
| Swimming, moderate | 22 min |
| Jogging | 18 min |
| Weight training, moderate | 34 min |
Times are for a 154 lb (11 st) adult at a steady pace; change the weight to see yours. The amount is set to the portion in the text (70 g); change it to what you actually ate. BodyPal works this out from your steps automatically.
On this page
- Samosa nutrition facts
- Samosa calories by size
- Lamb, baked and deep-fried
- How does a samosa compare?
- Most popular samosa brands
- FAQ
Samosa nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per samosa (70 g) | Per 100 g | RI% (per samosa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 152 kcal / 636 kJ | 217 kcal / 908 kJ | 8% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.0 g | 30.0 g | 8% |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 9.3 g | 9% |
| — of which saturates | 0.8 g | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 3.5 g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1.9 g | 2.7 g | 2% |
| Salt | 0.68 g | 0.97 g | 11% |
RI = reference intake of an average adult (8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal).
Verified nutrition data
Numbers on this page come from CoFID, the UK government’s Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified August 2026. How we verify our data →
The macros tell you what a samosa really is: a pastry, not a vegetable dish. Two thirds of the weight is spiced potato and peas, yet most of the calories arrive via the fried wrapper and the oil it drinks up. The salt deserves a glance too — one samosa uses up 11% of the 6 g daily maximum the NHS recommends.
Samosa calories by size
Samosas don't come in one size, and the gap matters more than the recipe.
- Standard vegetable samosa (~70 g): 152 kcal. The size you get in supermarket multipacks and as a takeaway starter.
- Large takeaway samosa (~120 g): 260 kcal. Common at street food stalls and some curry houses — nearly double the standard, same 217 kcal per 100 g.
Eat two standard ones while the curry's on its way and that's 304 calories before the main course lands. Fine as a shared starter; a lot as a mindless nibble.
Lamb, baked and deep-fried
Swap the potato filling for lamb and the count rises: a baked homemade lamb samosa runs about 288 kcal per 100 g, so a 70 g one costs around 202 calories.
Deep-frying is the bigger jump. The same lamb samosa deep-fried hits 379 kcal per 100 g — 32% more than baked. The pastry works like a sponge: the longer it sits in hot oil, the more it absorbs. A large 120 g deep-fried lamb samosa reaches roughly 455 calories, which is small-meal territory, not a snack.
The practical takeaway: a baked vegetable samosa is a reasonable snack, and a fried lamb one should be counted like a light main. If you make them at home, oven-baking instead of frying is the one change that moves the number most.
How does a samosa compare?
| Food | Serving | Calories | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa (vegetable) | 1 standard (70 g) | 152 | 217 |
| Sausage roll | 1 Greggs | 348 | – |
| Poppadom | 1 | ~65 | – |
| Pizza | Per 100 g | – | 272 |
| Doner kebab | Per 100 g | – | 377 |
The verdict: among savoury pastry snacks, the vegetable samosa is the sensible pick — less than half a Greggs sausage roll and lighter per gram than pizza. Once it's deep-fried lamb, though, it plays in doner territory per 100 g, so treat it as a meal component rather than a starter.
Most popular samosa brands in the United Kingdom
Ranked by how widely each product appears among foods sold in the United Kingdom, from the BodyPal food database of over 3.3 million products. Calories are the figures printed on each label.
| Product | Calories (per 100 g) |
|---|---|
| M&S Vegetable Samosa | 239 kcal |
| Bombay Kitchen Chicken Samosa | 228 kcal |
Brand popularity: BodyPal food database. Nutrition: manufacturer labels.
Samosa FAQs
How many calories in a vegetable samosa?
A standard vegetable samosa of about 70 g has 152 calories, from 217 kcal per 100 g for the retail version. It brings 3.6 g of protein, 2.5 g of fibre and 0.68 g of salt, so it's a fried pastry snack rather than a portion of vegetables.
How many calories in a lamb samosa?
A baked homemade lamb samosa runs about 288 kcal per 100 g, so a 70 g one is roughly 202 calories. Deep-fried, the same samosa jumps to 379 kcal per 100 g — around 265 for a standard size and up to 455 for a large 120 g one.
Baked vs fried samosa: how big is the difference?
About 32%. CoFID data puts a baked lamb samosa at 288 kcal per 100 g and the deep-fried version at 379. The pastry absorbs oil as it fries, so the same samosa gains roughly a third more calories in the fryer than in the oven.
How many calories in two samosas?
Two standard vegetable samosas are about 304 calories, and two large takeaway ones are around 520. If they're deep-fried lamb, a pair of standard samosas can pass 530 — more than many mains, before the curry and rice arrive.
How do samosas fit into an Indian takeaway calorie-wise?
At 152 calories each, samosas are a mid-weight starter: heavier than a poppadom at about 65 but far lighter than most mains. One samosa plus a couple of poppadoms adds roughly 280 calories before your curry — worth counting, not worth fearing.
Are samosas healthy?
At 152 calories with 2.5 g of fibre, one vegetable samosa fits a balanced day comfortably. The catches are the frying fat and the salt — 0.68 g each, 11% of the NHS daily limit — so if you're watching either, baked versions are the better pick.
How much protein is in a samosa?
A vegetable samosa has 3.6 g of protein per 70 g piece (5.1 g per 100 g) — modest, because it's mostly pastry and potato. Lamb versions carry more, but they bring extra fat with it, especially once deep-fried.
How many calories in a large samosa?
A large takeaway samosa of about 120 g has around 260 calories for the vegetable version. The same size in deep-fried lamb reaches roughly 455 — the size and the fryer together can triple the "one samosa" you had in mind.
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- Chicken leg — 236 kcal per 100 g roasted
- Yorkshire pudding — 108 kcal each
- Salmon — 287 kcal per grilled fillet
- Pork chop — 233 kcal grilled lean
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