Onion uttapam vs overnight oats: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick overnight oats; for muscle gain overnight oats does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Onion uttapam | Overnight oats |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 uttapam | 1 jar |
| Calories | 275 kcal | 337 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 48 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 11 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 22% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Overnight oats has 62 kcal more a serving than onion uttapam. One serving of overnight oats has the calories of about 1.2 servings of onion uttapam.
- Overnight oats has more protein: 12 g vs 7 g.
- For protein per calorie, overnight oats wins with 3.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: onion uttapam is vegan and overnight oats is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Overnight oats, 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.