Onion uttapam vs vermicelli upma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick vermicelli upma; 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 | Vermicelli upma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 uttapam | 1 plate |
| Calories | 275 kcal | 249 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 41 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 22% | 24% |
What the numbers say
- Onion uttapam has 26 kcal more a serving than vermicelli upma. One serving of onion uttapam has the calories of about 1.1 servings of vermicelli upma.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, onion uttapam wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Vermicelli upma, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- 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.