Masala dosa vs onion pakora: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick onion pakora; for muscle gain masala dosa does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Masala dosa | Onion pakora |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 dosa | 1 plate · 6 pieces |
| Calories | 368 kcal | 304 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 62 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 17 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 22% | 52% |
What the numbers say
- Masala dosa has 64 kcal more a serving than onion pakora. One serving of masala dosa has the calories of about 1.2 servings of onion pakora.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 9 g).
- For protein per calorie, onion pakora wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Onion pakora, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Masala dosa, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.