Is onion uttapam good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 uttapam) has 275 kcal and 7 g protein.
275kcal
7 gprotein
46 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 275 kcal a serving is 15% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (46 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 uttapam keeps it to 275 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 uttapam | 275 | 7 g |
| 2 uttapam | 549 | 15 g |
More protein per calorie in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Overnight oats337 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 jar
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g