Appam vs veg daliya: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg daliya; for muscle gain veg daliya does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Appam | Veg daliya |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 appam | 1 bowl |
| Calories | 215 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 41 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 3 g |
| Calories from fat | 18% | 21% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 215 vs 212 kcal a serving.
- Veg daliya has more protein: 6 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, veg daliya wins with 3 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: appam 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: Veg daliya, 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.