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Sabudana vada
One serving of Sabudana vada — 2 vadas (80 g) — comes to 298 kcal, 3 g protein, 40 g carbs and 14 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 373 kcal and 3.8 g protein, which makes it not a meaningful protein source on its own for a street food item. That single serving is about 19.9% of a 1,500 kcal day and 14.9% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.
Walking off Sabudana vada takes roughly 7,450 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹30 a serving it costs about ₹200 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits nearly every Indian diet type, including vegetarian, vegan, eggetarian. It's typically eaten at the evening snack slot. It's commonly eaten on fasting days (Navratri/Ekadashi-style).
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the street food category are Bread pakora (aloo), Chole bhature, Dabeli, Idli sambar plate (street/darshini) — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.
Per portion vs per 100 g
| Amount | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (2 vadas (80 g)) | 298 | 3 | 40 | 14 |
| 2 servings | 596 | 6 | 80 | 28 |
| Per 100 g | 373 | 3.8 | 50 | 17.5 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 19.9% | ₹200 |
| 2,000 kcal | 14.9% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Sabudana vada?
- One serving (2 vadas (80 g)) has 298 kcal, 3 g protein, 40 g carbs and 14 g fat. Per 100 g that's 373 kcal and 3.8 g protein.
- Is Sabudana vada good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Sabudana vada is about 19.9% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
- How much walking burns off Sabudana vada?
- Roughly 7,450 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.