Masala Dosa Calories & Nutrition

Masala Dosa has 329 calories per 1 dosa (165 kcal per 100 g)

South Indian
329 kcal

Masala Dosa Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 165 kcal 3.3 g 19.6 g 7.9 g
1 dosa standard 200 g 329 kcal 6.6 g 39.1 g 15.7 g
2 dosas 400 g 658 kcal 13.2 g 78.2 g 31.4 g
3 dosas 600 g 988 kcal 19.8 g 117.3 g 47.1 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Masala Dosa (per 1 dosa)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 329 kcal 165 kcal 16%
Protein 6.6 g 3.3 g 13%
Carbohydrates 39.1 g 19.6 g 13%
Fat 15.7 g 7.9 g 24%
Fiber 5 g 2.5 g 20%
Sugar 2.7 g 1.4 g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6.6 g · 8%
Carbs 39.1 g · 48%
Fat 15.7 g · 44%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 329 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 70 min
Cycling 47 min
Running 35 min
Yoga 94 min

Is Masala Dosa good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Masala Dosa carries roughly 165 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 Masala Dosa good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Masala Dosa provides about 3.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2 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.

Frequently asked questions about Masala Dosa

1 dosa (200 g) contains approximately 329 calories, along with 6.6 g protein, 39.1 g carbohydrates and 15.7 g fat.

100 g of Masala Dosa contains about 165 calories, 3.3 g protein, 19.6 g carbs and 7.9 g fat.

2 dosas works out to roughly 658 calories and 13.2 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Masala Dosa carries roughly 165 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.

Masala Dosa contains about 3.3 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.

Masala Dosa provides roughly 19.6 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 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.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 329 calories in 1 dosa masala dosa takes brisk walking for about 70 minutes, or cycling for about 47 minutes, or running for about 35 minutes, or yoga for about 94 minutes.

Compare Masala Dosa with other foods

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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: 28 August 2026

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