Calories and protein in plain dosa
One serving is 1 dosa. Vegetarian, with no dairy in this recipe.
271kcal
8 gprotein
47 gcarbs
6 gfat
- Plain dosa gives 2.8 g protein per 100 kcal, which makes it mostly an energy food, not a protein source.
- Reaching 25 g protein from plain dosa alone takes 4 servings, so pair it with a protein-rich dish.
By portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 dosa | 271 | 8 g | 47 g | 6 g |
| 2 dosa | 542 | 15 g | 95 g | 12 g |
What is in one serving
| Ingredient | Amount | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, raw | 50 g | 175 | 4 g |
| Urad dal, raw | 15 g | 51 | 4 g |
| Cooking oil | 5 g | 45 | 0 g |
Home recipes vary, most of all in oil and ghee. Change the amounts in the app and the numbers follow.
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More breakfast and snacks
- Poha274 kcal · 6 g protein · 1 plate
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- Paneer sandwich274 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 sandwich
- Peanut butter toast219 kcal · 9 g protein · 2 slices
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Take the plateau checkEstimated from IFCT 2017 (National Institute of Nutrition) values, rounded, and not yet reviewed by the PeakX nutrition team. For guidance, not medical advice. Updated 2026-10-29.