CaloSign inCalories in Restaurant medu vada
1 plate of medu vada (2 vadas, 110 g) has about 330 kcal - also called vada, uzhunnu vada, uddina vade.
Per 1 plate, 2 vadas (110 g), with 8.1 g fibre.
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Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate, 2 vadas (110 g) | 330 | 11.2 g | 26.5 g | 20.7 g |
| 1 vada (55 g) | 165 | 5.6 g | 13.3 g | 10.3 g |
| 100 g | 300 | 10.2 g | 24.1 g | 18.8 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. Making it at home? See home-made medu vada.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical restaurant recipe, with the generous oil, butter and cream restaurants use, so one restaurant's version may differ. This version uses:
- Urad dal (raw): 45 g
- Cooking oil: 20 g
It finishes at about 110 g once cooked. Sharing it, or leaving the extra gravy, is the easiest way to eat less of the fat.
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 plate of medu vada (2 vadas) takes about 1 hour 10 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 a restaurant serving of medu vada?
About 330 kcal for 110 g, with 11.2 g protein, 26.5 g carbs and 20.7 g fat.
How much walking burns off a restaurant serving of medu vada?
About 1 hour 10 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
Does restaurant medu vada have more calories than home-made?
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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