Is dahi vada good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (2 vada) has 254 kcal and 10 g protein.
254kcal
10 gprotein
27 gcarbs
12 gfat
Why
- 4 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 254 kcal a serving is 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 10 g is 8% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 41% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 vada keeps it to 254 kcal with 10 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vada | 127 | 5 g |
| 2 vada | 254 | 10 g |
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g