Calories in Plain Dosa

Plain Dosa has about 164 calories per 1 dosa (80 g), with 3.2 g protein, 24 g carbs and 5.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 205 kcal.

Compare: Idli vs Dosa

164kcal
Calories · 1 dosa (80 g)
3.2g
Protein · 1 dosa (80 g)
24g
Carbs · 1 dosa (80 g)
5.6g
Fat · 1 dosa (80 g)
Carbs 60%Protein 8%Fat 32%share of calories

Plain Dosa calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 dosa (80 g)164 kcal3.2 g24 g5.6 g
100 g205 kcal4 g30 g7 g

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Plain Dosa nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 dosa (80 g)
Calories205 kcal164 kcal
Protein4 g3.2 g
Carbohydrates30 g24 g
Fat7 g5.6 g
Fibre1.5 g1.2 g
Sugar0.6 g0.5 g
Sodium250 mg200 mg
Calcium12 mg10 mg
Iron1.2 mg1 mg
Potassium90 mg72 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Plain Dosa healthy?

  • ●Plain Dosa is moderately calorie-dense at 205 kcal per 100 g. About 60% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 32% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.2 g in 1 dosa (80 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 dosa (80 g) (164 kcal) takes about 33 min of brisk walking or 15 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Plain Dosa: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Plain Dosa?

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One serving of Plain Dosa, 1 dosa (80 g), has roughly 164 calories, with 3.2 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 5.6 g fat and 1.2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Plain Dosa?

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100 g of Plain Dosa has 205 kcal, with 4 g protein, 30 g carbs, 7 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 0.6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Plain Dosa?

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Plain Dosa has 4 g protein per 100 g (3.2 g in 1 dosa (80 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Plain Dosa good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 205 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Plain Dosa?

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Burning roughly 164 kcal takes about 33 minutes of brisk walking or 15 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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