Dosa Calories & Nutrition

Dosa has 120 calories per 1 plain dosa (150 kcal per 100 g)

South Indian Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Breakfast, Dinner
120 kcal

Dosa Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 plain dosa standard 80 g 120 kcal 3.5 g 18 g 3.8 g
100 g 100 g 150 kcal 4.4 g 22.5 g 4.8 g
2 plain dosas 160 g 240 kcal 7 g 36 g 7.6 g
3 plain dosas 240 g 360 kcal 10.5 g 54 g 11.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Dosa (per 1 plain dosa)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 120 kcal 150 kcal 6%
Protein 3.5 g 4.4 g 7%
Carbohydrates 18 g 22.5 g 6%
Fat 3.8 g 4.8 g 6%
Fiber 0.8 g 1 g 3%
Sugar 0.5 g 0.6 g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.5 g · 12%
Carbs 18 g · 60%
Fat 3.8 g · 28%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 120 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 26 min
Cycling 17 min
Running 13 min
Yoga 34 min

Is Dosa good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Dosa carries roughly 150 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 Dosa good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Dosa provides about 4.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.9 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient 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 Dosa

Choose plain over masala.

About Dosa

Rice-lentil crepe.

Frequently asked questions about Dosa

1 plain dosa (80 g) contains approximately 120 calories, along with 3.5 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 3.8 g fat.

100 g of Dosa contains about 150 calories, 4.4 g protein, 22.5 g carbs and 4.8 g fat.

2 plain dosas works out to roughly 240 calories and 7 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Dosa carries roughly 150 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.

Dosa contains about 4.4 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.

Dosa provides roughly 22.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 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.

Dosa is best eaten at breakfast, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 120 calories in 1 plain dosa takes brisk walking for about 26 minutes, or cycling for about 17 minutes, or running for about 13 minutes, or yoga for about 34 minutes.

Compare Dosa with other foods

Dosa vs Idli Dosa vs Masala Dosa Dosa vs Rava Idli Dosa vs Sambar Dosa vs Coconut Chutney

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145 kcal

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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: 29 August 2026

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