Dahi vada vs vada pav: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick dahi vada; for muscle gain vada pav does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Dahi vada | Vada pav |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 vada | 1 vada pav |
| Calories | 254 kcal | 308 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 40 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4 g | 2.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 41% | 35% |
What the numbers say
- Vada pav has 54 kcal more a serving than dahi vada. One serving of vada pav has the calories of about 1.2 servings of dahi vada.
- Dahi vada has more protein: 10 g vs 8 g.
- For protein per calorie, dahi vada wins with 4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: dahi vada is vegetarian and vada pav is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Dahi vada, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Vada pav, 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.