Onion uttapam vs veg daliya: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg daliya; 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 | Veg daliya |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 uttapam | 1 bowl |
| Calories | 275 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 3 g |
| Calories from fat | 22% | 21% |
What the numbers say
- Onion uttapam has 63 kcal more a serving than veg daliya. One serving of onion uttapam has the calories of about 1.3 servings of veg daliya.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, veg daliya wins with 3 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: onion uttapam is vegan and veg daliya is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg daliya, 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.