Medu vada vs overnight oats: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick medu vada; for muscle gain overnight oats does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Medu vada | Overnight oats |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 vada | 1 jar |
| Calories | 244 kcal | 337 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 48 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 11 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 47% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Overnight oats has 93 kcal more a serving than medu vada. One serving of overnight oats has the calories of about 1.4 servings of medu vada.
- Overnight oats has more protein: 12 g vs 10 g.
- For protein per calorie, medu vada wins with 3.9 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: medu vada is vegan and overnight oats is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Medu vada, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Overnight oats, 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.