Plain Dosa has 168 kcal per 1 medium, with 4 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 3.5 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
Plain Dosa is low in protein: only 10% of its calories come from protein. Most of its calories (71%) come from carbohydrates.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
A South Indian staple, plain dosa is a thin, crisp crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal, spread on a hot griddle with a little oil. One medium dosa comes to about 168 kcal, mostly from carbohydrate. Ghee roast and masala versions run higher, and the sambar and coconut chutney served alongside should be counted separately.
Also known as: dosa, sada dosa, dosai, plain dosai
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium | 168 kcal | 4 g | 29 g | 3.5 g |
| 2 × 1 medium | 336 kcal | 8 g | 58 g | 7 g |
| 3 × 1 medium | 504 kcal | 12 g | 87 g | 10.5 g |
One serving (1 medium) is 8% of a 2,000 kcal day and 11% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 4 g of protein, which is 4% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Dosa | 1 medium | 168 kcal | 4 g |
| Sweet Lassi | 250ml | 180 kcal | 6 g |
| Upma | 1 cup | 210 kcal | 5 g |
| Rajma | 1 cup | 225 kcal | 15 g |
| Chai with Milk | 1 cup | 105 kcal | 4 g |
| Poha | 1 cup | 250 kcal | 5 g |
| Idli | 2 pieces | 78 kcal | 2.7 g |
Plain Dosa has 168 kcal per 1 medium. That serving also has 4 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 3.5 g fat.
Plain Dosa has 4 g of protein per 1 medium, so 10% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Plain Dosa can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
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