Onion uttapam vs sabudana khichdi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick onion uttapam; for muscle gain onion uttapam does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Onion uttapam | Sabudana khichdi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 uttapam | 1 plate |
| Calories | 275 kcal | 382 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 63 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 22% | 31% |
What the numbers say
- Sabudana khichdi has 107 kcal more a serving than onion uttapam. One serving of sabudana khichdi has the calories of about 1.4 servings of onion uttapam.
- Onion uttapam has more protein: 7 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, onion uttapam wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: onion uttapam is vegan and sabudana khichdi is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Onion uttapam, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Onion uttapam, 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.