Appam vs medu vada: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick medu vada; for muscle gain medu vada does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Appam | Medu vada |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 appam | 2 vada |
| Calories | 215 kcal | 244 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 41 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 3.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 18% | 47% |
What the numbers say
- Medu vada has 29 kcal more a serving than appam. One serving of medu vada has the calories of about 1.1 servings of appam.
- Medu vada has more protein: 10 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, medu vada wins with 3.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Medu vada, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Medu vada, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.