Pakoras, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Pakoras are fritters made by coating ingredients, often vegetables, in a flour-based batter and frying them. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. They mainly provide carbohydrate, fat and protein. Per 100g, this recipe provides 20g of carbohydrate, 8.1g of fat and 8.1g of protein, with an energy content of 728 kJ.
Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Fat also supplies energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The amount of oil absorbed during frying, and any salt added, can affect the nutritional content of homemade pakoras. These differences are relevant when considering energy, fat or salt intake. Full nutritional figures for this recipe are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 173 kcal |
Energy | 728 kJ |
Fat | 8.1g |
of which saturates | 0.66g |
Carbohydrate | 20g |
of which sugars | 2.1g |
8.1g | |
Salt | 0.16g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 57g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
124µg | |
0µg | |
2.4mg | |
6mg | |
0.16mg | |
0.07mg | |
1mg | |
0.23mg | |
0µg | |
41µg | |
54mg | |
1.5mg | |
37mg | |
90mg | |
348mg | |
Sodium | 63mg |
0.7mg | |
0.12mg | |
2µg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.