Calories in Medu vada: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of medu vada (2 vada, about 100 g) has 266 kcal, with 12.8 g protein, 33.3 g carbohydrate and 9.7 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 266 kcal. That is 4.8 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 266 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Fibre | 5.8 g | 5.8 g |
Serving: 2 vada, about 100 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
Two medu vadas of about 50 g each are donut-shaped fried urad dal fritters, each the size of a small bun.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 266 kcal, one serving is about 17 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 22 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. They are a treat breakfast, often eaten with sambar and chutney. Two is plenty for one sitting.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
See how protein-rich foods fit a full day in the high protein Indian diet chart. Similar foods: Poha, Besan chilla and Khaman dhokla.
How cooking changes the number
The value is a USDA average for vada. They are deep fried, so the oil adds the bulk of the calories.
A swap to try
Try Idli. An idli gives the same urad dal base without any frying. Idli (2 idli, about 100 g) comes to 128 kcal, which is 138 kcal less than 266 for medu vada.
Who might want to watch it
People with high cholesterol or a fatty liver are usually told to limit fried foods.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idli | 2 idli, about 100 g | 128 | 6.4 g |
| Poha | 1 plate, about 150 g | 264 | 5.4 g |
| Besan chilla | 2 chilla, about 140 g | 275 | 11.5 g |
| Khaman dhokla | 4 pieces, about 120 g | 231 | 9.6 g |
| Sabudana khichdi | 1 plate, about 150 g | 313 | 4.8 g |
| Plain dosa | 1 dosa, about 100 g | 210 | 5.7 g |
Keep going
Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Vada, USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023 (Oct 2024 release), FDC ID 2709130
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
