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Masala Vada at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
52
low
Glycemic load / serving
14
medium
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Indian cuisine · Contains Gluten · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 100 g.

Masala Vada nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories300 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Fiber8 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat15 g
Saturated fat2 g
Sodium500 mg

Typical ingredients: urad dal (black gram), onion, green chilies, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, coriander leaves, salt, oil (for frying), spices (cumin, pepper)

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Common questions about masala vada

How many calories are in masala vada?

NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical masala vada recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is masala vada good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 14, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of masala vada?

NutriOptio grades a typical masala vada A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical masala vada in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.