Bhel puri vs dahi vada: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick dahi vada; for muscle gain dahi vada does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhel puri | Dahi vada |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 2 vada |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 4 g |
| Calories from fat | 21% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Dahi vada has 42 kcal more a serving than bhel puri. One serving of dahi vada has the calories of about 1.2 servings of bhel puri.
- Dahi vada has more protein: 10 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, dahi vada wins with 4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bhel puri is vegan and dahi vada is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Dahi vada, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Dahi 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.