Medu vada vs onion uttapam: 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 | Medu vada | Onion uttapam |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 vada | 1 uttapam |
| Calories | 244 kcal | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.9 g | 2.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 47% | 22% |
What the numbers say
- Onion uttapam has 31 kcal more a serving than medu vada. One serving of onion uttapam has the calories of about 1.1 servings of medu vada.
- Medu vada has more protein: 10 g vs 7 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.