Bread pakora vs dahi vada: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick dahi vada; for muscle gain bread pakora does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bread pakora | Dahi vada |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 piece | 2 vada |
| Calories | 294 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.9 g | 4 g |
| Calories from fat | 38% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Bread pakora has 40 kcal more a serving than dahi vada. One serving of bread pakora has the calories of about 1.2 servings of dahi vada.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 10 g).
- For protein per calorie, dahi vada wins with 4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bread pakora 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: Bread pakora, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.