Rava dosa vs vermicelli upma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick vermicelli upma; for muscle gain vermicelli upma does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Rava dosa | Vermicelli upma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 dosa | 1 plate |
| Calories | 248 kcal | 249 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 39 g | 41 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 2.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 31% | 24% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 248 vs 249 kcal a serving.
- Vermicelli upma has more protein: 6 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, vermicelli upma wins with 2.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Vermicelli upma, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Vermicelli upma, 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.