Is medu vada good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. 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 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 10 g is 8% of 120 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
3 vada keeps it to 366 kcal with 14 g protein.
| 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