Onion uttapam vs rava dosa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick onion uttapam; for muscle gain onion uttapam does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Onion uttapam | Rava dosa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 uttapam | 1 dosa |
| Calories | 275 kcal | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 39 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 22% | 31% |
What the numbers say
- Onion uttapam has 27 kcal more a serving than rava dosa. One serving of onion uttapam has the calories of about 1.1 servings of rava dosa.
- Onion uttapam has more protein: 7 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, onion uttapam wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Onion uttapam, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Onion uttapam, 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.