Is vermicelli upma good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 plate) has 249 kcal and 6 g protein.
249kcal
6 gprotein
41 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 2.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 249 kcal a serving is 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (41 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1½ plate keeps it to 373 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 124 | 3 g |
| 1 plate | 249 | 6 g |
| 1½ plate | 373 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Overnight oats337 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 jar
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