Calories in Sambar Vada

Sambar Vada has about 128 calories per 1 piece (80 g), with 4.8 g protein, 16 g carbs and 4.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 160 kcal.

Good fibre source
128kcal
Calories · 1 piece (80 g)
4.8g
Protein · 1 piece (80 g)
16g
Carbs · 1 piece (80 g)
4.8g
Fat · 1 piece (80 g)
Carbs 51%Protein 15%Fat 34%share of calories

Sambar Vada calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (80 g)128 kcal4.8 g16 g4.8 g
100 g160 kcal6 g20 g6 g

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Sambar Vada nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (80 g)
Calories160 kcal128 kcal
Protein6 g4.8 g
Carbohydrates20 g16 g
Fat6 g4.8 g
Fibre3 g2.4 g
Sugar2 g1.6 g
Sodium400 mg320 mg
Calcium40 mg32 mg
Iron1.5 mg1.2 mg
Potassium250 mg200 mg
Vitamin C3 mg2.4 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Sambar Vada healthy?

  • ●Sambar Vada is moderately calorie-dense at 160 kcal per 100 g. About 51% of its calories come from carbs, 15% from protein and 34% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.8 g in 1 piece (80 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 piece (80 g) (128 kcal) takes about 26 min of brisk walking or 12 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Sambar Vada: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Sambar Vada?

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One serving of Sambar Vada, 1 piece (80 g), has roughly 128 calories, with 4.8 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 4.8 g fat and 2.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Sambar Vada?

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100 g of Sambar Vada has 160 kcal, with 6 g protein, 20 g carbs, 6 g fat, 3 g fibre and 2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Sambar Vada?

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Sambar Vada has 6 g protein per 100 g (4.8 g in 1 piece (80 g)). Protein provides about 15% of its calories.

Is Sambar Vada good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 160 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Sambar Vada?

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Burning roughly 128 kcal takes about 26 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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