Dahi vada vs egg roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick dahi vada; for muscle gain egg roll does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Dahi vada | Egg roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 vada | 1 roll |
| Calories | 254 kcal | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 47 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 16 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4 g | 3.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 41% | 37% |
What the numbers say
- Egg roll has 126 kcal more a serving than dahi vada. One serving of egg roll has the calories of about 1.5 servings of dahi vada.
- Egg roll has more protein: 13 g vs 10 g.
- For protein per calorie, dahi vada wins with 4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: dahi vada is vegetarian and egg roll is eggetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Dahi vada, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Egg roll, 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.