Golgappa vs samosa: which is comparatively healthier?

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Apr 03, 2024

Popular Street Foods

Golgappa and samosa are both popular street foods. Even though both are considered unhealthy, let's see which is a tad healthier.

Ingredients - Golgappa

Golgappa typically consists of boiled, chickpeas, potatoes, onions. While the dough is fried, the filling is healthy if made in hygienic way.

Ingredients - Samosa

Samosa is mostly made with maida and is filled with mixture of mashed potatoes, and spices and is deep fried. This makes it unhealthier.

Atta or Maida?

Golgappa is mostly made of atta or suji (rawa) which is comparatively healthier than maida which samosa is made of.

The Filling

Samosa is filled with potato whereas golgappas contain boiled chickpeas, onion and tamarind water which are healthier options & gut friendly.

Calorie Count - Golgappa

On average, one golgappa may contain anywhere from 25 to 35 calories. This estimate includes the fried dough, the filling and the water.

Calorie Count - Samosa

On average, one medium-sized samosa (about 50-75 grams) contains approximately 150 to 250 calories.

Which is healthier?

If you compare both, comparatively golgappa is a healthier option if consumed moderately and made mindfully. However, enjoy them occasionally.