Lomo saltado vs samosa: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lomo saltado scores 36/100 and samosa 36/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Lomo saltado
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate with rice: 460 g
Samosa
284 kcal per 100 g. 1 samosa: 90 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesLomo saltado154 vs 284 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinLomo saltado7.3 vs 4.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberSamosa1.1 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.9 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSamosa259 vs 295 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.8 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lomo saltado, 100 g | Samosa, 100 g | Lomo saltado, 460 g | Samosa, 90 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | 284 kcal | 708 kcal | 256 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 4.1 g | 33 g | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 29 g | 77 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 4.4 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 5.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 17 g | 29 g | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 1.3 g | 8.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 15 mg | 32 mg | 14 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.9 µg | 16 µg | 36 µg | 14 µg |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 295 mg | 1190 mg | 265 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.9 mg | 5.3 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 18 mg | 87 mg | 17 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 23 mg | 85 mg | 21 mg |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 337 mg | 809 mg | 304 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.