Is plain dosa good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 dosa) has 271 kcal and 8 g protein.
271kcal
8 gprotein
47 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.8 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 271 kcal a serving is 15% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 8 g is 7% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (47 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 dosa keeps it to 271 kcal with 8 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dosa | 271 | 8 g |
| 2 dosa | 542 | 15 g |
More protein per calorie in breakfast and snacks
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Moong dal chilla218 kcal · 12 g protein · 2 chilla
- Chana chaat192 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g