French fries vs samosa: which is healthier?
French fries are more nutrient-dense, scoring 43/100 against 36/100 for samosa. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
French fries
168 kcal per 100 g. Medium portion: 117 g
Higher scoreSamosa
284 kcal per 100 g. 1 samosa: 90 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFrench fries168 vs 284 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSamosa2.7 vs 4.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.6 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFrench fries0.3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFrench fries451 vs 295 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | French fries, 100 g | Samosa, 100 g | French fries, 117 g | Samosa, 90 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 284 kcal | 197 kcal | 256 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 4.1 g | 3.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g | 29 g | 34 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.4 g | 3 g | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 17 g | 6.1 g | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 1.3 g | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 15 mg | 16 mg | 14 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 16 µg | 0 µg | 14 µg |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 295 mg | 528 mg | 265 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.9 mg | 0.9 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 18 mg | 14 mg | 17 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 23 mg | 30 mg | 21 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 337 mg | 37 mg | 304 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.