AmulFrozen Ready Meals & Snacks#62 of 120 in categoryRating 3/5

Amul Happy Treats Punjabi Samosa

Red flags

  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (5.6g)

Ingredients, decoded

14 listed
  • Refined wheat flour (maida)
  • Potato (32%)
  • Palm oil
  • Green peas (6%)
  • Corn oil
  • Seasoning powder
  • Ginger paste
  • Coriander leaves (0.15%)
  • Green chilli
  • Iodised salt
  • Sugar
  • Cumin seeds (0.17%)
  • Carom seeds (0.15%)
  • Turmeric powder
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionAIngredients3Risk
Energy278 kcal
Protein5.6 g
Carbohydrates36.5 g
Total sugars1 g
Added sugars0.2 g
Total fat12.2 g
Saturated fat4.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium396 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Punjabi samosa, 278 kcal, low protein

Amul Happy Treats Punjabi Samosa is a 300 g pack of frozen samosas in a refined wheat dough with a potato filling, marked veg. The panel is per 100 g and matches the listing.

CleanPlate scores it EA3. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g; its 5.6 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The A for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by refined wheat flour, potato and palm oil), and almost no additives. The 3 for risk comes mainly from sodium (396 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (4.3 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “Hot & Eat”

    Holds

    The samosa is sold ready to heat, as the pack says.

How EA3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
5.6 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
278 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Refined wheat flour
Main fat
Palm oil
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
0
Flagged
Maida, Palm oil

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0.2 g
Sodium
396 mg
Saturated fat
4.3 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Refined wheat flour, potato, palm oil, spices and salt, with almost no additives.

Per 100 g: 278 kcal, 12.2 g fat of which 4.3 g saturated, 1 g sugar of which 0.2 g added, 5.6 g protein, 396 mg sodium. Listing and pack agree. A small amount of added sugar (0.2 g) is declared.

Ingredients to watch

  • ProteinConcern

    About 5.6 g per 100 g.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    About 396 mg per 100 g.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    About 4.3 g per 100 g.

  • Added sugarFine

    About 0.2 g per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Samosas are a snack with vegetables"

The potato filling is starch, and the pastry is refined flour and fat.

Myth: "Hot and eat means light"

At 278 kcal per 100 g the samosa is energy-dense.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Air fry or bake

Less oil than deep frying.

Pair with curd or chutney

Adds protein and flavour.

Common questions

Is Amul Happy Treats Punjabi Samosa healthy?

Amul Happy Treats Punjabi Samosa scores EA3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Refined flour (maida) base; Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (5.6g).

What does the EA3 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Amul Happy Treats Punjabi Samosa should I watch?

Refined wheat flour (maida) (Maida), Palm oil (Palm oil).

Last reviewed October 18, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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