Vada pav vs veg cutlet: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick vada pav; for muscle gain vada pav does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Vada pav | Veg cutlet |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 vada pav | 2 cutlets |
| Calories | 308 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 40 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 35% | 51% |
What the numbers say
- Vada pav has 125 kcal more a serving than veg cutlet. One serving of vada pav has the calories of about 1.7 servings of veg cutlet.
- Vada pav has more protein: 8 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, vada pav wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Vada pav, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Vada pav, 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.