Is medu vada good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (2 vada) has 244 kcal and 10 g protein.
244kcal
10 gprotein
22 gcarbs
13 gfat
Why
- 3.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 244 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 10 g is 7% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 47% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 3 vada gives 14 g protein (366 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 vada | 122 | 5 g |
| 2 vada | 244 | 10 g |
| 3 vada | 366 | 14 g |
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g