Golgappa and samosa are both popular street foods. Even though both are considered unhealthy, let's see which is a tad healthier.
Golgappa typically consists of boiled, chickpeas, potatoes, onions. While the dough is fried, the filling is healthy if made in hygienic way.
Samosa is mostly made with maida and is filled with mixture of mashed potatoes, and spices and is deep fried. This makes it unhealthier.
Golgappa is mostly made of atta or suji (rawa) which is comparatively healthier than maida which samosa is made of.
Samosa is filled with potato whereas golgappas contain boiled chickpeas, onion and tamarind water which are healthier options & gut friendly.
On average, one golgappa may contain anywhere from 25 to 35 calories. This estimate includes the fried dough, the filling and the water.
On average, one medium-sized samosa (about 50-75 grams) contains approximately 150 to 250 calories.
If you compare both, comparatively golgappa is a healthier option if consumed moderately and made mindfully. However, enjoy them occasionally.