Is rava dosa good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 dosa) has 248 kcal and 4 g protein.
248kcal
4 gprotein
39 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 1.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 248 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 dosa gives 8 g protein (497 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dosa | 248 | 4 g |
| 2 dosa | 497 | 8 g |
More protein a serving in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
- Onion uttapam275 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 uttapam
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g