Dhokla Calories & Nutrition

Dhokla has 135 calories per 3 pieces (135 kcal per 100 g)

Snacks Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Snack/Breakfast
135 kcal

Dhokla Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Dhokla broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
3 pieces standard 100 g 135 kcal 6 g 20 g 3.5 g
2 pieces 200 g 270 kcal 12 g 40 g 7 g
3 pieces 300 g 405 kcal 18 g 60 g 10.5 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Dhokla (per 3 pieces)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 135 kcal 135 kcal 7%
Protein 6 g 6 g 12%
Carbohydrates 20 g 20 g 7%
Fat 3.5 g 3.5 g 5%
Fiber 2 g 2 g 8%
Sugar 3 g 3 g 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6 g · 18%
Carbs 20 g · 59%
Fat 3.5 g · 23%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 135 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 29 min
Cycling 19 min
Running 14 min
Yoga 39 min

Is Dhokla good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Dhokla carries roughly 135 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Dhokla good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Dhokla provides about 6 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Dhokla

Steaming makes it very low in fat. Fermentation improves nutrition. Add minimal tempering. One of the healthiest Indian snacks.

About Dhokla

Steamed fermented gram flour cake from Gujarat. Light, low-calorie snack that is rich in protein due to besan (chickpea flour).

Frequently asked questions about Dhokla

3 pieces (100 g) contains approximately 135 calories, along with 6 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 3.5 g fat.

100 g of Dhokla contains about 135 calories, 6 g protein, 20 g carbs and 3.5 g fat.

2 pieces works out to roughly 270 calories and 12 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Dhokla carries roughly 135 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Dhokla contains about 6 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Dhokla provides roughly 20 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Dhokla is best eaten at snack/breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 135 calories in 3 pieces dhokla takes brisk walking for about 29 minutes, or cycling for about 19 minutes, or running for about 14 minutes, or yoga for about 39 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 21 August 2026

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