Vada pav vs veg momos: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg momos; 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 momos |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 vada pav | 6 pieces |
| Calories | 308 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 40 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 4 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 35% | 13% |
What the numbers say
- Vada pav has 50 kcal more a serving than veg momos. One serving of vada pav has the calories of about 1.2 servings of veg momos.
- Protein is about the same (8 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, vada pav wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg momos, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- 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.