Vada pav vs veg hakka noodles: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick vada pav; for muscle gain veg hakka noodles does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Vada pav | Veg hakka noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 vada pav | 1 plate |
| Calories | 308 kcal | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 40 g | 60 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 35% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Veg hakka noodles has 86 kcal more a serving than vada pav. One serving of veg hakka noodles has the calories of about 1.3 servings of vada pav.
- Veg hakka noodles has more protein: 10 g vs 8 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: Veg hakka noodles, 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.