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Samosa (aloo) vs Khasta kachori (dal)
Gram for calorie, Samosa (aloo) carries more protein per kcal than Khasta kachori (dal) — 5 g protein for 261 kcal against 4 g for 242 kcal. For fat loss, where protein-per-calorie matters most, Samosa (aloo) is the better lever. For muscle gain, where total protein grams matter more than the calorie cost, Samosa (aloo) wins with 5 g against 4 g. On cost, Samosa (aloo) is the cheaper way to hit a protein target — ₹60 per 20 g protein versus ₹75. Neither is "bad" — Samosa (aloo) is a street food item and Khasta kachori (dal) is a street food item, so the honest answer is usually "both, on different days," not a single winner.
Side by side
| Metric | Samosa (aloo) | Khasta kachori (dal) |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 medium samosa (100 g) | 1 kachori (60 g) |
| Calories | 261 | 242 |
| Protein g | 5 | 4 |
| Carbs g | 31 | 25 |
| Fat g | 13 | 14 |
| Cost per serving | ₹15 | ₹15 |
| Best for muscle gain | ✓ | |
| Best for fat loss | ✓ | |
| Best for budget | ✓ |
Questions people ask
- Which has more protein, Samosa (aloo) or Khasta kachori (dal)?
- Samosa (aloo) has 5 g protein per serving; Khasta kachori (dal) has 4 g. Samosa (aloo) is ahead in absolute grams.
- Which is better for fat loss?
- Samosa (aloo) carries more protein per calorie, which tends to help with satiety on a calorie deficit — but total daily calories still decide the outcome.
- Which is cheaper per gram of protein?
- Samosa (aloo) is the cheaper source of protein between the two, at current Indian retail prices.