CaloSign inCalories in Medu vada
1 medu vada (45 g) has about 147 kcal - also called vada, urad vada, medhu vadai.
Per 1 vada (45 g), with 4.5 g fibre.
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30 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vada (45 g) | 147 | 6.3 g | 14.8 g | 7.4 g |
| 2 vadas (90 g) | 294 | 12.5 g | 29.5 g | 14.8 g |
| 100 g | 327 | 13.9 g | 32.8 g | 16.4 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Medu vada | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 vada (45 g) | 147 | 7.4 g |
| Restaurant, the same 45 g | 135 | 8.5 g |
| Restaurant, 1 plate, 2 vadas (110 g) | 330 | 20.7 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant medu vada is a little lighter than home-made (8% fewer calories). A restaurant serving is a plate of 2 vadas (110 g), so it comes to 330 kcal against 147 for 1 vada at home. Ordering it? See restaurant medu vada.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Urad dal (raw): 25 g
- Cooking oil: 7 g
It finishes at about 45 g once cooked. One vada, deep fried - the oil in the list is what it takes up. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether medu vada fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log medu vada in CaloDaily in one tap - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 medu vada takes about 30 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 medu vada?
About 147 kcal for 45 g, with 6.3 g protein, 14.8 g carbs and 7.4 g fat.
Ek medu vada mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek medu vada (45 g) mein lagbhag 147 calorie hoti hai, aur 6.3 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 medu vada?
About 30 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
How many calories are in home-made medu vada compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant medu vada is a little lighter than home-made (8% fewer calories). A restaurant serving is a plate of 2 vadas (110 g), so it comes to 330 kcal against 147 for 1 vada at home.
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