Indian food calories

Calories in Masala Dosa

One masala dosa (150 g) has about 279 kcal, with 6.5 g protein, 45 g carbs and 8.1 g fat. Per 100 g it is 186 kcal.

Nutrition in masala dosa

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
1 dosa (150 g)279 kcal6.5 g45 g8.1 g3.3 g
100 g186 kcal4.3 g30 g5.4 g2.2 g

Values are for a typical home-style preparation, compiled from Indian food composition figures for the ingredients and usual cooking ratios. They are the same numbers the NutriLog AI app logs. A restaurant version can differ a lot. Updated .

Where the calories come from

65%of the energy is from carbohydrate
26%is from fat, and 9% from protein

Like most Indian staples, it is mainly carbohydrate. Pairing it with curd, paneer, eggs, chicken or a protein-rich dal adds the protein it lacks.

How your portion changes it

PortionWeightCalories
1 dosa150 g279 kcal
2 dosas300 g558 kcal
3 dosas450 g837 kcal
4 dosas600 g1,116 kcal

Size changes the count more than the recipe does, so compare one of yours with the weight above. What you eat alongside it counts too: chutney, sambar or a spoon of ghee is logged separately.

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