Per 5 pieces (100g)
280kcal
Protein
6g
9% of energy
Carbs
28g
40% of energy
Fat
16g
51% of energy
Indian food · foods
Pakora (mix)
- Serving
- 5 pieces · 100g
- Macro lead
- Fat-forward
- Fiber / serving
- 3 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (100g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 3 g |
How Indian lifters use Pakora (mix)
Fat-forward — a little goes a long way, especially on a cut.
Where it fits in your day
Fat-dense foods sit heavy — keep them earlier in the day or on the meal furthest from training. Skip them in the pre-workout window; fat slows gastric emptying and can leave you sluggish under the bar.
Cost & convenience
Moderate protein density (6g/100g). Not the cheapest protein per gram, but it doubles as a source of carbs and micronutrients — so it earns its rupee spend twice.
Common myth
Food is neither "clean" nor "dirty" — it's kcal and macros. Track what's on the plate, adjust as your goal changes, and stop moralising your dinner.
Swaps & pairings
Similar foods
Veg Sandwich 220 kcal · 6g protein per servingGrilled Cheese Sandwich 320 kcal · 12g protein per servingSamosa 200 kcal · 4g protein per servingKachori 220 kcal · 4g protein per servingPav Bhaji 480 kcal · 10g protein per servingVada Pav 290 kcal · 6g protein per serving
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Meal plans that use Pakora (mix)
Muscle Gain ideas — Vegetarian
Goal × diet day of food ideas
Fat Loss ideas — Vegetarian
Goal × diet day of food ideas
~2400 kcal Recomp — Ovo-vegetarian
Example recomp day, eggs included
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Frequently asked
Is Pakora (mix) good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 5 pieces costs you 280 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Pakora (mix) should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Pakora (mix) high in protein?
Not really — 6g per 100g. Treat it as a fat source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Pakora (mix) pre or post workout?
Skip it in the pre-workout window — fat slows gastric emptying. Post-workout it's fine as part of a mixed meal.
Fit this into your daily targets
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