Vada Pav Calories and Nutrition
1 vada pav (~150 g) of Vada Pav contains 240 calories, 6g protein, 37.5g carbs and 7.5g fat — a vegan dish in the street food category.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 vada pav (~150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 37.5 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 2.3 g |
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How Vada Pav fits in your diet
A 1 vada pav (~150 g) of vada pav contributes about 12% of a 2,000-kcal daily target and roughly 12% of an average adult's 50 g daily protein floor. Typically made with potato, besan, pav (bun), green chutney, garlic chutney, oil.
Mumbai's signature snack: a spiced potato fritter (batata vada) inside a small bun with chutneys. For a balanced Indian plate, pair it with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs or chicken), a sabzi and a small portion of curd or salad. Restaurant or street-style versions can run 20–40% higher in calories because of extra oil, ghee or cream — adjust portion size accordingly.
Cuisine region: maharashtrian.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vada Pav?
Vada Pav has roughly 390 kcal per 1 vada pav (~150 g) (about 260 kcal per 100 g). Macros: 9g protein, 54g carbs, 15g fat.
Is Vada Pav good for weight loss?
Moderate. Vada Pav at 390 kcal per serving fits a calorie-counted diet if portioned correctly. Pair with protein and fibre to slow digestion.
How much protein is in Vada Pav?
Vada Pav delivers about 9g protein per 1 vada pav (~150 g). Pair with dal, paneer, eggs or chicken to hit a complete protein target.
Can diabetics eat Vada Pav?
Diabetics can eat vada pav in controlled portions. The 54g of carbs per serving is significant — eat with protein and fibre, and check post-meal glucose.
How does Vada Pav fit into a balanced Indian meal?
Vada Pav sits well alongside dal, a vegetable sabzi, curd and a small green salad. Keep the plate balanced — roughly half vegetables, a quarter protein source, a quarter starches — and you will hit your macros without overeating.
Sources
Nutrition values for vada pav are sourced from Open Food Facts. Per-100 g figures scaled to the selected serving above.
Primary reference: View on Open Food Facts
Updated: 17/5/2026